Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Experts say forest fires have revealed a fundamental flaw in a big emissions trading scheme.
Macquarie deaths investigated
The New South Wales EPA is investigating a large-scale fish die-off at Lake Macquarie.
Murray-Darling dams near full
Murray-Darling Basin dams and catchments are nearly full, and its management authority says high flows are likely to continue.
Quick coral boost cover
The highest levels of coral cover in 36 years have been recorded in parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.
Residue remixed for next-gen needs
A new method could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft, and spacecraft.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Experts outline Martian forge
Researchers have published the first detailed study of metal production on another planet.
Hospital cuts could save lives
Experts say decarbonising the health sector could save thousands of lives.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Coastal cull left to councils
The NSW Government may let coastal councils decide how to use shark nets.
FMD task force formed
Victoria has formed an emergency animal disease task force in response to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease.
Greens back emissions bill
The Federal Government says the climate wars are “in retreat” with the likely passage of its new climate bill.
Harvesting change rejected
Despite new legislation, debate about ‘flood harvesting’ continues in the Murray-Darling basin valleys.
Mangrove deaths traced
Researchers say they have solved the mystery of the catastrophic death of 40 million mangrove trees around the Gulf of Carpentaria in 2016.
MDB target to be missed
A review has found that 450 GL of water meant for the environment of the Murray-Darling Basin will not be recovered by 2024.
NAB boss backs target
One of the biggest names in Australian finance says an emissions target will drive a green lending boom.
Sneaky flower scam revealed
Researchers have discovered new details of a wily and sexually deceptive orchid.