Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - July, 2013
The Western Australian Local Government Association says Perth may be drowned in its own rubbish if a waste management body is not appointed; refuse from the rapidly growing population is reportedly getting out of hand.
State and Fed funds for Reef repair
The Reef Water Quality Protection Plan has been released by the Queensland Government. It says while much progress has been made to reduce farm chemical runoff, the Great Barrier Reef is still in dire straits.
Decision drawn out on Abbot Point dredging
One of the most important decisions in recent eco-political history has been delayed, with the Federal Environment Minister pushing back his call on dredging near the Great Barrier Reef by more than a month.
Toad snags to keep quolls kicking
Cane toad sausages may be one of the most un-appetising foods imaginable, but researchers say they could be a breakthrough for restoring numbers of endangered quolls.
Water crisis mounts as global wells run dry
The Earth Policy Institute has echoed warnings from many sources that the world is using far too much water and could soon face a worldwide crisis.
Eyes on the prize for MDB
The Murray-Darling Basin is up for a prestigious award, it has been nominated for the 2013 International Riverprize.
Funding for energy efficient trucking
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) has received a grant of $743,310 from the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism to develop a system for saving energy in the transport and logistics sector.
Latrobe residents want bigger buffer from coal
The Victorian Government is being pushed to extend the buffer-zone between home and coal mines in the Latrobe Valley.
ACCC seeks more security in solar
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have proposed a voluntary code to set standards for the marketing and sale of solar power systems for retail businesses.
Gas sector wants green energy support
The industry association for gas works has called for gas suppliers to be able to access government support currently for renewable energy.
Governments clash on floating gas
The Federal Resources Minister and the West Australian Premier are butting heads over the federal government's push for the rapid development of Woodside Petroleum's multi-billion-dollar liquefied natural gas project.
Killer whales' killer mystery
A mysterious health condition could be plaguing a pod of killer whales off the Queensland coast, with authorities finding the third dead whale in under a week.
Mine bosses decry green tape doubling
The country’s mining and resources sector says it shouldn’t have to go through such lengthy processes for environmental approval, targeting duplication of ‘green tape’ as a key election issue.
Protesters blow down turbine plans
Protesters on the site of a planned wind farm may have won their battle, with the NSW Government shelving plans for the facility near Goulburn and the company in charge citing “land security” issues.
Uni team predicts grim fate for GBR
Researchers have found the Great Barrier Reef could be all but gone within 100 years if nothing is done about the damaging carbon dioxide levels.
$50 million for more wind in Victoria
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has made its first foray into the wind sector, putting up $50 million for Victoria’s MacArthur Wind Farm.
Australian research shows global greening
Researchers from the Australian National University have teamed up with CSIRO scientists in an effort to survey global foliation data spanning nearly thirty years.
Commerce beats environment in battle for water
A parliamentary committee in New South Wales as heard commercial interests are more important than the environment, in the allocation of water.
Gas seepage surveyed in US
Research in the US has sought to pinpoint the exact effects and possible dangers of natural gas drilling near drinking water supplies.
Perth picks desalination over damnation
Desalinated water and recovered groundwater have prevented Perth’s dams from going offline during a dry and sunny winter.
Survey shows spike in cycling
Bicycles make up an incredible 24 per cent of traffic on London streets at rush hour, a survey has found.