Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
State Water Ministers have responded to a harsh critique of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
New banana could feed millions
QUT research has produced a golden-orange fleshed banana, rich in pro-vitamin A, that could feed starving parts of the world.
NSW buying back to protect farms
The NSW Government says it will buy back a majority of the controversial Shenhua Watermark Coal exploration licence.
Gonorrhoea getting untreatable
Gonorrhoea is becoming much harder to treat, and sometimes impossible, due to antibiotic resistance.
Solar continues household climb
Nearly one quarter of Australian households have invested in solar panels.
Tesla takes up SA power strain
A giant lithium ion battery will be installed in South Australia under an agreement ...
Climate response counting down
The world has three years to turn the tide of carbon dioxide emissions, according to a group of scientists and environmental leaders.
Coal told to accept deal
The Liberal New South Wales energy minister says the coal-fired power industry should accept ...
Rinehart wants WA water
Billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to draw more water from the Kimberley's Fitzroy River for her Liveringa cattle station.
World Heritage should stretch further
Experts want World Heritage sites expanded to better preserve important wilderness.
Baby 'nano-scare' criticised
Experts have slammed media reports on the presence of nanoparticles in baby formulas.
Bees teach robot vision
Researchers are trying to improve sensing technology by learning from nature’s design book.
Ex-TEPCO heads face court
Three former TEPCO executives are facing trial over their roles in the Fukushima disaster.
Hydro backs Tassie wind plans
The proponents of a $280 million Tasmanian wind farm have struck an in-principle deal for energy supply.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
New papers for today's nuclear debate
There are not many topics in Australian public debate more polarising than nuclear power, but a new report could update the conversation to at least contain more recent facts.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Court starts on 2015 oil spill
A Panama-based company faces millions in fines for allegedly spilling tonnes of oil near the Great Barrier Reef.