Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2016
A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.
Fossil find pushes life way back
New fossils suggest large multi-celled life appeared on Earth about 1 billion years earlier than previously thought.
Growers want dam pledges kept
Farmers in North Queensland say they will not let the Federal Government forget its water infrastructure pledges.
UNSW sun-sapping hits next level
Australian engineers have set a new world record for sunlight-to-electricity conversion.
Stretchy solar skin uncovered
Engineers have unveiled a stretchable solar-power generating skin, complete with tiny embedded batteries.
Carbon marker ticks over 400ppm
An atmospheric monitoring station on the north-west tip of Tasmania has recorded carbon dioxide measurements above 400 parts per million for the first time.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Coal-linked black lung rising
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Ninth planet's past probed
Star-gazers continue to seek an elusive ninth planet in our solar system.
Suffering CSIRO hits the streets
The shadow minister for innovation Kim Carr has been spotted at protests over the planned shedding of 275 jobs at CSIRO.
Antibiotics teach better methods
Experts have reflected on the lessons that poo can teach about antibiotics.
Bad banding hurts horses
Shockwaves are surging through the equestrian world after research found nosebands and double bridles cause unnecessary pain and suffering to horses.
Can plan lands in NSW
The New South Wales Government will refund 10 cents for cans and containers under a new recycling scheme.
CCA wants Reef risks raised
The Climate Council of Australia (CCA) has warned that the fate of the Great Barrier Reef could be sealed in the next term of Federal Government.
Core samples give climate hints
Australian experts have used Antarctic ice core samples to reconstruct rainfall records for a specific water catchment for the first time.
Nuclear report fallout spreads
The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.
Oldest axe fragment found in WA
Australian archaeologists have found the world’s oldest known axe fragment.
Water warnings tested in court
A major mine expansion in NSW could threaten Sydney's drinking water, a court has been told.
Car chargers carrying Japan
Japan has more electric car charging points than petrol stations, new figures suggest.
Harvard helps in seeking Zika
Researchers have designed a portable and cheap kit that changes colour when it detects the Zika virus.