Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Federal Government wants to modify a major investment scheme, and could use it to underwrite new fossil fuel projects.
Pipe life cut short
The expected lifespan of Australia’s longest natural gas pipeline has been slashed.
Rooftop export fee suggested
Regulators have proposed charging Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
First People lead green response
Traditional Owners and scientists are meeting to form a First People’s-led response to climate change.
CSIRO sees battery billions
CSIRO is looking at options to build a multi-billion-dollar battery recycling industry in Australia.
Floods should be factored in
Experts have slammed building regulations that ignore major flood zones.
Provider fined for sewage spill
Sydney Water has been convicted and fined for a significant sewage spill.
River review shows shifts
A global study shows climate change is driving changes in the flow and water volume of rivers worldwide.
Study plots ancient breeding
Researchers have found a hint of something big in the human fossil record.
Water tech tested in remote NT
The NT Government has launched a project to make hydrogen fuel out of water extracted from the desert air.
Weirs blocked on snake claims
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest is taking legal action after his bid to build dams was rejected.
Green limits miss key emissions
New pollution limits have been imposed on Victorian power stations, but greenhouses gases will not be limited.
MCA claims uranium 'sustainable'
Australia’s main mining lobby wants the EU to define nuclear power as ‘sustainable’.
SA uses panel power
SA authorities have remotely switched off thousands of household solar panels, using its new powers for the first time.
Smelter gets demand deal
Alcoa has secured a five-year electricity supply deal for its Portland aluminium smelter.
Beach safety schemes unchecked
A review has found Australia’s beach safety programs are not being evaluated.
Cormann rejects carbon borders
The OECD’s incoming secretary-general Mathias Cormann has urged caution over new carbon-pricing ideas.