Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - September, 2018
Scientists have been urged to be more open with the public about how and why lab-animals are used.
Coal miner told to fix river
The owners of a longwall mining operation have been ordered to fix a damaged creek in NSW.
Mine accused of water misuse
A New South Wales coal mine has been accused of taking much more surface water than it is entitled to.
Reef group quizzed on spending
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation expects to spend more than $7 million on administration this financial year.
First load for new waste site
Environmental concern has clouded the launch of a hazardous waste dump in southern Tasmania.
Carmichael takeover waits on pay
The Queensland Government says the Adani mine site will remain under native title until finance is confirmed.
Gas boss calls for national policy
Setting up a national energy policy is not rocket science, according to a leading energy chief executive.
NT independence questioned
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
Renewable register coming
AEMO is setting up a national register of small-scale batteries and other distributed energy resources.
Adani illegal drilling alleged
Environmental authorities are investigating claims that Adani dug bores without permission.
Big arm aims for garbage patch
Engineers will soon deploy a rubbish-collection device for the giant rubbish patch in the Pacific Ocean.
Satellites spot river moves
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Whale sanctuary scuppered
Pro-whaling nations have blocked a near two-decade effort to create a South Atlantic whale haven.
Roundup case causes local concern
Thousands of people are seeking damages over Roundup herbicides in the US, causing concern about what will happen in Australia.
Analysis shows renewable rise
Australia would have 100 per cent renewable electricity by the early 2030s if the current rate of installations continues, analysis shows.
Councils oppose coastal drilling
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Small town seeks big savings
Residents of a small town in north-east Victoria are taking power prices into their own hands.