Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Progressive firms have announced plans to provide standalone solar and battery storage systems for victims of bushfires and storms.
Push to put eyes on air
With environmental risks on the rise, experts are calling for a new air pollution monitoring body.
Rio goes for cheap new power
Rio Tinto says a large solar farm will feed its new iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
State logging fight launched
A legal fight has been launched to protect threatened species from state government logging.
Antarctic melt looms
Melting ice from Antarctica could add up to half a metre to sea level rise this century.
Coral-spawning studies funded
A Townsville scientist is investigating ways to produce corals for restoring and maintaining healthy reefs.
Engineers work on solar skin
Queensland researchers are working on solar power technology that can be used as a flexible ‘skin’ over hard surfaces.
Melbourne mulls new target
Melbourne City Council is considering a target for zero emissions by 2040.
Preference alleged in embargo lift
Reports say state bureaucrats consulted big cotton farmers to justify allowing them to harvest rainfall ...
Shruder shredders funded
The Federal Government has funded a giant plastic-shredder to help clean up polluted oceans.
Sydney restrictions relaxing
Water restrictions are being relaxed across greater Sydney, but the Greens say the decision is irresponsible.
Tech response expected
The Prime Minister may adopt a technology investment target to avoid zero greenhouse gas targets.
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
Alarm over Tasman warming
Parts of the ocean off the Tasman Peninsula are warming at a faster rate than the global average, pushing ecosystems to the brink.
New tech to cut CO2
Australian researchers have created a new material that can reduce CO2 emissions from crude oil refinement.
NSW lifts overland embargo
The NSW Government has given the green light to irrigators to harvest rainfall, angering downstream residents.
QLD unblocks dam lowering
The Queensland Government has rushed amendments to allow work to reduce the height of the Paradise Dam.
Twenty towns swamped
Towns running out of water have welcomed a deluge of rain in NSW – but many are still missing out.