Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Coal and gas-fired power plant operators, alongside prominent business groups, want the Coalition to maintain the current climate target.
NT accused of ignoring VOCs
The NT Government is not adequately monitoring the health impacts of toxic chemicals released by Inpex's Ichthys LNG facility, reports allege.
Nuclear plan fleshed out
The Coalition has announced details of its plan to introduce nuclear energy in Australia.
Offshore project proposed
The Australian Government has made a preliminary decision on feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off the coast of Hunter, New South Wales.
Bird flu areas expand
Avian influenza has been confirmed at a seventh farm in Victoria, with tests revealing the presence of the highly pathogenic H7N3 strain.
Daily Mars frost discovered
Scientists have discovered morning frost on some of the oldest and tallest volcanoes in the Solar System.
Fresh funds for GAB scheme
The Queensland Government has announced an investment of up to $32 million over four years to enhance the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Water Security Project.
Mixed views on SA fix
Port Lincoln and the broader Eyre Peninsula in South Australia are facing a critical water shortage.
New sources in antibiotic sweep
Researchers have counted nearly a million potential sources of antibiotics in nature.
Soil storage at threat
The ability of soil to store carbon is being threatened by climate stressors.
Dutton slams clear plan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton says a “renewables-only” energy policy is damaging the economy.
EPA eyes giant coal plan
The NSW EPA is assessing the “largest coal-mining proposal ever put forward” in the state.
Fuel firm secures millions
An Australian company that creates hydrogen fuel has secured significant investment in the US.
Local role for WA works
WA has approved a major project through its Green Energy Approvals Initiative.
Offshore wind site outlined
The federal government has approved a significant offshore wind energy zone off the New South Wales South Coast.
'Giga-goose' find confirmed
After 128 years of exploration and excavation, Flinders University researchers have uncovered the skull of Australia's “giga-goose”.
Basic income benefits tallied
Providing a universal basic income (UBI) worldwide could boost economies and address environmental challenges...
Downstream issues outlined
Experts have studied the inequality caused by rivers that cross major boundaries.