Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2018
Two big lobbies say they are standing united to protect household recycling.
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.
Climate change to hit poorest
Researchers have reviewed the difference in climate change impacts for wealthy and poor nations.
Concern over coal near catchments
Experts are concerned that the future of NSW's clean drinking water supply could be put at risk by discharge from coalmines.
Experts spot algae rafts
Experts say toxin-producing microalgae could be rafting its way to Australia.
Greens want Reef money reviewed
The Greens want a parliamentary inquiry into how $444 million in reef funding was awarded to little-known group with mining links.
Nimmie-Caira caretakers announced
A not-for-profit will take over the future stewardship of Nimmie-Caira ...
Rivers' carbon role revealed
A global study has found dusty, dry riverbeds can become carbon emitters when the water starts flowing again.
Salmon farms squabble
Salmon companies have responded to the revelation that more than a million farmed fish died within six months in Macquarie Harbour.
Tree-clearing counters Direct Action
Over $1 billion of public money under the Coalition’s Direct Action climate policy is being wiped out by just a few years of forest-clearing, government data suggests.
Adani bankrolls Isaac assessors
Adani is planning to pay local government workers assessing aspects of its coal mine plans.
BHP makes deal with QLD
BHP has reached an “in principle” agreement with Queensland over a $288 million coal royalty dispute.
Bulb ban coming soon
An upcoming ban will see halogen lights disappear from Australian stores within two years.
SA keeps battery plan
The SA Government is keeping its predecessor’s dream alive, pushing ahead with a big battery plan.
Massive human impact measured
New studies show the wildly disproportionate effect humans have had on life on Earth.
Ocean fossils show new timeline
A new finding by Australian researchers could change our understanding of the history of the ocean.
Satellites plot ebb and flow
Experts have reviewed the impact of human-driven climate change on freshwater reserves around the world.
World Bank reports carbon return
The World Bank says global carbon markets are back from the brink of collapse.
Liddell emissions revealed
The Liddell power station appears to be emitting nearly three times the recommended amount of toxic nitrogen oxide.
PFAS checks expanded in SA
The Defence Department says it will widen its probe into the spread of PFAS chemicals in Adelaide.