Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Reports say a string of environmental licence breaches at Whitehaven Coal’s four NSW mines have been covered up.
Hydrogeologists urge aquifer approach
Groundwater experts say the NSW Government is ignoring scientific evidence ...
Limits laid on contaminated town
The Northern Territory Government has imposed water restrictions on the entire town of Katherine due to PFAS chemical concerns.
Recycling issues piling up
Household recycling is not happening as most people expect, and authorities are scrambling to respond.
Cigarette streets could save waste
Mixing cigarette butts into footpaths could save money and reduce urban heat.
Powerful plan to enhance gas
Engineers are testing a system that could see excess renewable energy converted into hydrogen fuel and inject into SA’s gas network.
CSG worries studied
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
Mandatory E10 falling short
A NSW government program mandating the use of E10 ethanol-blended petrol is under fire.
Academy calls for climate boost
Australia is in “urgent” need of more scientists to help the country prepare for climate risks.
Climate shifts linked to rising deaths
Experts have measured the expected rise in deaths linked to pollution over coming decades.
Inquiries called as farms muddy MDB
The state governments are being asked to assist in a review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Nation endures hottest July
Australia has seen its hottest July in the hundred years since records began.
Qantas cuts PFAS nationwide
Qantas says it will stop using dangerous firefighting foam after a spill in the Brisbane River.
Risky expansion overturned
The approval for the extension of a coalmine that could have contaminated Sydney's water supply has been overturned.
Science leaders raise Reef needs
A panel led by Australia’s former chief scientist says global action is needed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Tasmanian tree plan slammed
Conservationists are concerned that a majority of trees cleared under a new plan in Tasmania will be wasted.
Adani ads forget coal
Adani has launched a massive Australian ad campaign that does not mention coal.
Embryo editing makes it stateside
The DNA of an embryo has been edited for the first time in the US.