Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
River history re-written
Experts say new findings on the ancient history of the River Murray could impact today’s management of the system.
Santos sees CCS need
The CEO of Santos says investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical to keeping money in fossil fuels.
Allocations leading to class action
Legal action is being launched over low water allocations in QLD.
Archeologists inform Hunter operations
Water authorities have brought in archaeologists to protect and learn from the land they manage.
Export fund favours fossils
A Federal Government agency meant to fund export industries has been heavily focused on fossil fuels.
Fish addiction risks reviewed
A new experiment suggests fish could become addicted to the meth left by humans in waterways.
Health minister denies supplies
A 10,000-megalitre water allocation for irrigation in the NT has been revoked.
Salmon deaths obscured
Dozens of salmon mortality reports have been used to argue against the industry in Tasmania.
Vital rat lab closing
The closure of a major lab animal supplier could have big impacts on Australian medical research.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Cosmic collision captured
Researchers have observed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe; the death spiral and merger of a neutron star and a black hole.
Green firms fined
Pacific Hydro and Hornsdale will pay over $1.6 million in penalties for breaching energy rules.
Giant lake drops out
Researchers have reported the sudden loss of a large ice-covered Antarctic lake that once held more water than Sydney Harbour.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Reef water efforts questioned
Experts say water quality programs have not done much to improve the Great Barrier Reef.
Sunken fish cages studied
Experts say the use of submerged cages may be the answer the aquaculture industry is looking for.