Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Former FIFO workers have raised serious issues over toxic smoke from burning rock ...
Stanwell slammed for cold coal deal
Six executives at a Queensland Government-owned power company have been criticised for accepting bonuses while subcontractors go unpaid.
AEC sheds light on SA solar risk
The Australian Energy Council has warned South Australia about the risks of solar power.
Australia missing big gas capture
Authorities say revenue from oil and gas production has fallen “far behind” in capturing the benefits of the LNG boom.
Climate cuts need smart plans
Experts say Australia’s climate change response could depend on planning.
Concrete sinks hold CO2
Almost half the CO2 released during the process of making cement over the last 70 years has been re-absorbed by the material through a process called carbonation, say international scientists.
Drained fields lead CO2 growth
Scientists say threats to agriculture should be faced in the least efficient sectors first.
Green gathering to tackle looming risks
Thousands of researchers have been brought together with the launch of the Future Earth Program this week.
Meteor monitors pay off
High-tech sensors and citizen scientists have tracked down a new meteorite in WA.
Spawning seen on damaged Reef
While record levels of coral bleaching continue, this year’s Great Barrier Reef spawning season has gone fairly well.
Antibacterial additives on the way out
Australian manufacturers are removing dangerous substance from their antibacterial soaps.
Chevron keeps Bight plans
Chevron will still drill four exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight, but oil giant BP has withdrawn from exploration of the region.
Satellite upgrades starting
The most advanced weather satellite ever built has been fired into space.
Treasurer says waste advocates 'silent'
SA’s Treasurer says a “silent majority” want the state’s nuclear waste dump ...
Macfarlane's mining leap criticised
Former federal resources minister Ian Macfarlane has defended his career change to lobbying for mining industry.
Global river gaps revealed
Researchers have created the world’s first global assessment of gaps in protection of the world’s rivers.
Power plays on coal closure
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says “cheap power means jobs”, and renewable energy is not cheap.