Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
CSIRO has a new way to make hydrogen fuel from ammonia, which would allow it to be stored and transported much more easily.
Ocean microbe baseline set
Australian scientists have recorded more than 175,000 tiny ocean microbes to measure the effects of climate change and human activities.
PM prodded over Reef money
Labor is taking shots at the Turnbull Government over $444 million in Reef funding.
Tamar report card released
Authorities have detailed the damage to the health of the Tamar Estuary in Tasmania's north.
Lawyers question QLD loophole
Environmentalists say new Queensland laws would allow companies to avoid rehabilitating some mine sites.
PFAS class action launched
A class action has been filed against the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Sea Shepherd sails for Adani
Sea Shepherd is changing course in an attempt to stop Adani's Carmichael coal project.
States hold out on NEG
A new survey finds over 70 per cent of Australians want the government to set a high renewable energy target.
CBA pushed for more farm help
The Agriculture Minister has criticised Commonwealth Bank for not doing enough to help drought-stricken farmers.
Darwin ditches plastics
Darwin City Council has banned all single-use plastics at events and market stalls on council land.
Adani makes smaller port plan
Adani has lodged a slimmed-down plan to expand the Abbot Point coal terminal.
Defence preps for drought help
Soldiers could be deployed to help drought-stricken farmers across the eastern states.
NSW accused of ignoring itself
New South Wales ignored an independent panel to approve the expansion of a coal mine, reports say.
NSW backs big dog race
The NSW Government is funding the world’s richest greyhound race, a big shift for the state that once tried to ban the sport.
Ocean wilderness shrinking
A new study says only 13 per cent of the ocean can still be classified as wilderness.
PFAS inside view revealed
A federal agency appears to have knowingly downplayed its role in contaminating airport sites with toxic firefighting foam.
PM was close to Reef money
More details have emerged about $443.8 million in reef funding that was awarded without a competitive tender process.
Alinta goes for green projects
Alinta Energy has called for expressions of interest for over 50 MW worth of renewable projects.
CEFC would back waste plan
The CEFC says it is open to funding projects that would see rubbish burned for energy.
NEG sessions could be split
A two-stage process might be used to get the national energy guarantee (NEG) happening.