Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2017
Tasmanian councils say the state’s treasurer is encouraging business to break the law.
Adani hit with minor fine
Indian mining giant Adani has been hit with a $12,000 over an environmental breach at its Abbot Point coal terminal in north Queensland.
Animal crimes largely ignored
A new report says there is very little investigation or even recognition of the seriousness of wildlife crime.
Bight review finds species, supplies
Australian scientists have completed a $20 million survey of the Great Australian Bight, uncovering new aquatic species and oil reserves.
Local pollutants illegal elsewhere
Environmentalists say Australian power stations produce levels of toxic air pollution that would be illegal in ...
NSW faces foam class action
A NSW community is taking legal action after cancer-causing chemicals were found in their water supply.
Ocean could fit future farms
Experts say there is enough space in the open ocean for a massive expansion of marine aquaculture.
River shifts reviewed
A review of the world’s river systems suggests rural areas are drying up while urban centres face higher flood risks.
Aurora launched for Port Augusta
Port Augusta is set to host a new $650 million, 150MW solar thermal power plant.
Call for focus on killer coal
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.
Algae farming effort grows
The world faces two massive global challenges – food and energy security – which could be solved by farming.
Green group digs up coal concerns
Reports say a string of environmental licence breaches at Whitehaven Coal’s four NSW mines have been covered up.
Hydrogeologists urge aquifer approach
Groundwater experts say the NSW Government is ignoring scientific evidence ...
Limits laid on contaminated town
The Northern Territory Government has imposed water restrictions on the entire town of Katherine due to PFAS chemical concerns.
Recycling issues piling up
Household recycling is not happening as most people expect, and authorities are scrambling to respond.
Cigarette streets could save waste
Mixing cigarette butts into footpaths could save money and reduce urban heat.
Powerful plan to enhance gas
Engineers are testing a system that could see excess renewable energy converted into hydrogen fuel and inject into SA’s gas network.
CSG worries studied
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
Mandatory E10 falling short
A NSW government program mandating the use of E10 ethanol-blended petrol is under fire.