Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Some parts of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon than storing it.
Greenhouse rise continues
More greenhouse gases were produced in 2018 than any previous year, despite efforts to reduce carbon emissions...
Reef vote looms
The Federal Government says it may have the numbers to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as ‘in danger’.
Shark films may harm efforts
Experts say that monster shark movies could be savage for shark conservation.
Sponge sinks studied
Experts say sponges and marine algae may have an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the ocean and atmosphere.
Water bodies unite for charcoal trial
Major Victorian water authorities are collaborating on a new project to turn waste solids into carbon-rich charcoal.
Gas study links queried
Questions have been raised about a perceived conflict of interest in an NT government gas contract.
Generational efforts in farm safety
This week is National Farm Safety Week; an annual campaign to raise awareness of farm safety issues in rural communities...
Delburn wind plans public
Plans have been unveiled for a 33-turbine wind farm overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood coal-fired power station in Victoria.
EU tariffs could hurt local firms
Australia risks falling on the unhelpful side of new European Union (EU) carbon tariffs.
Santos abandons Bight plans
Santos has given up its lease to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Controversial chemicals allowed near Reef
Roundup and glyphosate have been given the tick of approval for use in World Heritage wet tropics.
First Nations owed flows
The federal opposition says the Morrison Government is taking a “paternalistic” approach to Aboriginal water rights.
MDBA orders studies
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) wants data on water quality trends in the Murray River.
QLD calls for green funds
Queensland has asked for $500 million in federal funding to help the Great Barrier Reef.
Review plots illegal lizards
Experts have investigated the size of the illegal trade of Australian lizards.
Tandem cells tested
Japanese researchers have combined two new technologies to obtain higher solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Friendly gas grants questioned
The Federal Government has awarded at least three gas contracts to a political donor and Liberal-linked company.