Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Experts have warned against geoengineering as a way to reverse the effects of man’s impact on the climate.
Coleambally solar marks milestone
French firm Neoen has reached financial close on its 150MW Coleambally solar project in NSW.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
Ocean plastic causing coral disease
Oceanic plastic pollution is spreading microbes to coral reefs that greatly increase the chance of coral disease.
Rubbish plan for new power
EnergyAustralia has plans to generate power from rubbish at its Mt Piper power station in NSW.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.
Councils claim Reef short
The LGAQ says the Federal Government is falling behind councils in protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Rocks reveal ancient movements
Researchers have discovered rocks in northern Queensland that suggest part of northern Australia was actually part of North America, 1.7 billion years ago.
Algae concerns after Coorong count
A new survey suggests algae has negatively affected migratory bird numbers in at the mouth of the Murray.
Coral photos spark warning
Satellite data suggests Great Barrier Reef bleaching has started early this year.
Experts question Reef fan plan
Millions has been spent on Great Barrier Reef projects that could make the issues worse.
Green papers trimmed
Environmentalists say the Federal Government’s strategy to protect endangered plants and animals is “deeply inadequate” ...
WMO marks another scorcher
New analysis shows 2017 was among the warmest three years on record – the other two being 2015 and 2016.
Ciobo probed on Adani funding
A Federal Government body has explored the option of taxpayer support for Adani's embattled coal project.
Green money expected to slide
Renewable energy investment hit a new high in 2017, but analysts have warned that investment could collapse ...
New regulation for genetic editing
Australia’s genetic modification laws are in line for a shake up in response to new technologies.
Wallarah 2 moves ahead
NSW government authorities have approved a contentious coal mine, despite a “guarantee” against coal mining in the region.
Cloncurry aims for effluent biofuel
The Cloncurry Shire has built a new trial site to test treated effluent for agriculture.