Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The tiny minority of fishers who poach on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) think the illegal practice is justified, because they believe “everyone else is doing it.”
Sea climbs each inactive year
New research predicts significant sea level rise even if all nations stick to the Paris Agreement targets.
Court opens path to Adani ILUA
The Federal Court has rejected a native title group’s move to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement
Adani passes second check
The federal environment department investigated into Adani’s failure to disclose links to a mining company convicted of causing serious environmental harm, but found it was not enough to sway the approval of the Carmichael mine.
Hydro-fuel site supported
South Australia's renewable technology fund has backed a plan for a hydrogen plant at Port Lincoln.
Lock The Gate gives CSG apology
The Lock The Gate Alliance has apologised to Origin Energy and the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NT for its “scandalous allegations”.
Morwell gets heritage nod
The asbestos-riddled old Morwell Power Station and briquette factory has been granted heritage listing.
NEG discussion starts
Authorities have proposed allowing energy retailers to defer some of their emissions reductions under the NEG.
Report backs renewable 'love'
The Climate Council has released a report celebrating Australia’s “love affair” with renewable energy and battery storage.
Council clears way for free food
A Perth council has made it easier for residents to plant fruits and vegetables in local parks and reserves.
CSIRO completes DNA shark count
CSIRO has used an innovative new approach to estimate the size of white shark populations in Australian waters.
Land-clearing cases disappear
Reports say the NSW Government has effectively stopped prosecuting illegal land clearing.
Reef snaps catch gorgeous detail
Photographer Josh Smith has captured stunning aerial views of a struggling natural wonder.
Sea rise rate increasing
A study covering 25 years of satellite data shows the rate of global sea level rise is accelerating.
Uranium appeal dismissed
WA’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal to stop development of a uranium project in the Northern Goldfields.
Linc case hears safety warnings
A court has heard Linc Energy workers were told to drink milk and eat yoghurt to protect their stomachs from acid.
SA pumps up hydro studies
The South Australian government has announced grants for four pumped hydro projects.
Council studies tourism risk
The Climate Council says Australia’s iconic natural wonders are at risk.
APVMA move probed
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is facing a new inquiry.