Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - July, 2017
State governments are moving towards a new clean energy target, but the Federal Government wants to take it slow.
Class action on toxic foam
A class action has been filed against the Defence Department for the contamination of land and water.
Inverse finding in local drought test
An Australian study has found an expected effect of rising CO2 on plants may not work as expected.
Massive climate map updated
The most complete database on how the climate has changed from 1 BCE to the present has been updated.
Ministers respond to MDBP slam
State Water Ministers have responded to a harsh critique of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
New banana could feed millions
QUT research has produced a golden-orange fleshed banana, rich in pro-vitamin A, that could feed starving parts of the world.
NSW buying back to protect farms
The NSW Government says it will buy back a majority of the controversial Shenhua Watermark Coal exploration licence.
Gonorrhoea getting untreatable
Gonorrhoea is becoming much harder to treat, and sometimes impossible, due to antibiotic resistance.
Solar continues household climb
Nearly one quarter of Australian households have invested in solar panels.
Tesla takes up SA power strain
A giant lithium ion battery will be installed in South Australia under an agreement ...
Climate response counting down
The world has three years to turn the tide of carbon dioxide emissions, according to a group of scientists and environmental leaders.
Coal told to accept deal
The Liberal New South Wales energy minister says the coal-fired power industry should accept ...
Rinehart wants WA water
Billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to draw more water from the Kimberley's Fitzroy River for her Liveringa cattle station.
World Heritage should stretch further
Experts want World Heritage sites expanded to better preserve important wilderness.
Baby 'nano-scare' criticised
Experts have slammed media reports on the presence of nanoparticles in baby formulas.
Bees teach robot vision
Researchers are trying to improve sensing technology by learning from nature’s design book.
Ex-TEPCO heads face court
Three former TEPCO executives are facing trial over their roles in the Fukushima disaster.
Hydro backs Tassie wind plans
The proponents of a $280 million Tasmanian wind farm have struck an in-principle deal for energy supply.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...