Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Scientists have spotted one of the ways that our brains deal with the millions of different scenarios we face.
Glyphosate fears revived amid review
Concern has been raised about the continued use of a cancer-linked herbicide.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
SA descends into solar slanging match
A war of words has broken out between two companies that want to build solar thermal power stations in South Australia.
Chevron shifting shows up again
One of Australia’s worst tax avoiders is shuffling around billions to trim its tax bill.
Coastal climate damage inspected
Wild weather has again smashed Australian coasts, but could it be a sign of things to come?
Slime and stink in Reef review
New images show the Great Barrier Reef is not only turning white, it is getting covered in slime as well.
Water storage spotted from space
Australia is often wracked by both flood and drought at the same time, leading many to wonder; just how much water is there?
No worries seen for nano-screens
A new review has found nanoparticle sunscreens are safe and effective.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Linc leaders called to account
A dozen former executives from Linc Energy will face tricky questions over serious contamination at a gas plant on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
New rules for long solar road
The next World Solar Challenge will be the toughest yet, after organisers announced new rules.
Shell urges local gas growth
Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith says burning so much brown coal is absurd.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Don't politicise planetary issues
Experts say that when it comes to talking about environmental issues, people should stick to the science.
Old coal still stuffing rivers
Coal mining has “stuffed” a World Heritage-protected lake system south-west of Sydney, according to new research.
Reef removal begs questions
All references to Australia have been removed from a UN report on climate change, due to fears for the Great Barrier Reef’s reputation.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.