Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2019
A former head of the public service says power prices would be lower under an emissions trading scheme.
WA eyed for big oil site
An enormous proposal in WA could become Australia’s biggest oil-producing project.
Higher ed strike for climate
Thousands of university students have skipped classes to call for urgent action on climate change.
'Flushability' assessed in QLD
Authorities are paying millions each year to clear blockages caused in part by ‘flushable’ wipes.
ACCC to inspect Murray market
The ACCC will study who owns what in the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water market.
Reefs hit by phosphate mine
Research shows phosphate mining is damaging coral reefs around Christmas Island.
Sawfish switch kept quiet
Media inquiries have revealed an attempt to keep an endangered fish relocation effort under wraps.
Sea rise tracked back
New research suggests global sea level rise has been occurring decades longer than previously thought.
Vic. recycling piles high
An estimated 4,600 tonnes of Victorian recyclables are being dumped in landfill this week.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
Green fight taking toll
Over 1,500 environmental defenders have been killed in natural resource conflicts since 2002.
CSIRO studies gas switch
CSIRO has completed a detailed study of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from CSG production.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
New water cop announced
Governments have agreed to put a new inspector-general in charge of tackling water theft and other integrity issues.