Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2015
Iron ore billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest wants to drought-proof Australia.
Locals sink teeth into fluoride-free spree
A meeting in Lismore this week will discuss ways to stop the fluoridation of the local water supply.
New moth marks ancient journey
Australian researchers have discovered an entirely new family of primitive moths, for the first time since the nineteen-seventies.
Reef's ruin tipped without shift
Environmental groups say it will take $500 million and a big shift in attitude to protect the Great Barrier Reef for the future.
Solar plane touches down, much more to come
The world’s first inter-continental solar-powered plane has completed the first leg of its round-the-world journey.
Study to sound-out chemical risk
Experts are investigating whether chemical exposure in the workplace can affect hearing.
Breast milk lined up for molecular check
Australian researchers say the incredible organisation of human breast milk molecules could be part of the reason it is so healthy for babies.
Funds up for Tassie's green power melange
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has put up $5.5 million to support an off-grid hybrid power project off the coast of Tasmania.
Green goal getting closer, Hunt says
The back-and-forth continues between the Environment Minister and the clean energy sector over the future of the Renewable Energy Target (RET).
Hockey and Cormann want risk-free green dollars
Treasurer Joe Hockey and Finance Minister Matthias Cormann are changing the rules for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Tiny town has burning urge for natural power
One regional shire will save millions by exploiting its local environment in a quest for power.
Outback power floats on waste
Work is beginning on an exciting new solar power plant in South Australia.
Cleaning products swabbed to find what 'green' means
Common consumer products, including those marketed as ‘green', 'all-natural', 'non-toxic', and ‘organic’, emit a range of harmful compounds.
Climate risks passing business by
Business experts say Australian companies should stop ignoring the future effects of climate change.
Consumers drive dodgy devices
New research suggests most electronics are rubbish and about to break.
Diplomats to fight UN's reef reaction
Australia is dedicating all its diplomatic resources to help avoid having the UN downgrade the status of the Great Barrier Reef.
Farmer's fees could be filled by new GM bill
A motion has been tabled that could see the Federal Government compensate organic farmers for contamination from genetically-modified crops.
Government posts waste dump wanted ad.
The Australian Government is back on the hunt for sites to build a national radioactive waste dump.
Heavy metal dust traced to Townsville Port
Dust contaminated with metals at levels above state and international benchmarks is falling onto playgrounds in Queensland, and a new study has traced it to the city’s port.
Hunt seeks solar safety
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is becoming suspicious about the popularity of rooftop solar.
Industry uninterested in new RET deal
The renewable energy industry will not accept the Federal Government's latest renewable energy target (RET).