Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Logan Council near Brisbane is going off the grid and installing a solar and battery system power provided by Telsa.
Fish release effect questioned
Releasing fish and prawns from aquaculture into the ocean may not help much.
New tips to slow coral loss
New technological interventions are needed to protect coral reefs from increased climate variability.
Response rallied for caustic spill
Several tonnes of sodium hydroxide have spilled in Gladstone Harbour, authorities say.
Sea exloration linked to scallop damage
Marine research says noise from oil and gas exploration could be harming scallops.
Abbot spill investigated
Queensland authorities say there is no evidence the release of stormwater from Abbot Point Coal Terminal caused widespread contamination of the nearby Caley Valley Wetlands.
New link for green steelmaking
A steel baron and climate change expert have teamed up to make Australian factories greener.
Paris goal still possible
Experts say the world should still be able to reach the goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C ...
Australia plump with pumped sites
A new ANU study says there are more than enough potential pumped hydro sites to power the nation.
Big green spend detailed
The Federal Government has given more details about its billion-dollar Landcare investment.
Coal mine cracks could harm catchment
A coal mine in NSW is putting Sydney’s drinking water catchment at risk.
Palm Island coral loss spotted
A new study has revealed extensive loss of corals in Australia’s Palm Islands region over the past century.
Protest flotilla for salmon plans
A floating protest has highlighted community concerns about Tassal’s plans in Okehampton Bay.
Water progress commended
The Productivity Commission says Australia deserves its place as a global leader in water management.
Concern over sea changes
Conservationists say the Federal Government is slashing protections for Australian marine parks.
Big firms seek power in the bush
Major energy companies are scouring the rural property market for places to build wind and solar farms.
Nuclear still has little backing
Proponents have reflected on the chance of nuclear power getting a run in Australia.