Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Victorian Government is withdrawing funding for new coal-powered generators and will review past development projects, after attempts to attract investment with a demonstration power plant failed.
Gloucester leader wants gas buyback for health
The Mayor of Gloucester has called on the NSW Government to buy back AGL’s coal seam gas (CSG) licence for the area, saying he cannot ignore the negative impact on residents.
BHP gets first bill for Brazil spill
Brazilian mining company Samarco has agreed to a $366 million damage bill after its tailings dam burst, spreading toxic waste over hundreds of kilometres, killing 10 people, and flattening entire villages.
Drones drafted for frozen foray
Tasmanian experts are back from an Arctic research project where they used a variety of robots to map sea ice.
Clean water cracked in shocking new machine
As populations grow and the planet dries, the need for safe, potable water will only continue to expand.
New scans show Pluto far from placid
NASA scientists have discovered that Pluto is still geologically-active – a finding that has shocked many of those involved in the New Horizons mission.
Wagons circle to charge up 'Charlie'
Progress has been made on a $1.7 billion development in western Queensland, which proponents says will see 300 to 400 natural gas wells created, along with 1600 production jobs.
Antibiotics' attack hits belly harder
A new study has looked at just how much of our useful, natural microbes are destroyed by antibiotics.
Big result from home-grown anti-cancer algae
Australian scientists have genetically-engineered algae for a promising new a cancer treatment.
Experts experiment with bottled Pilbara sunshine
A high-tech pilot project in WA will test a system that uses solar power to purify seawater and then convert it to hydrogen fuel.
Miners creating cannabis economy
A successful trial of new farming techniques on Christmas Island could see it become Australia’s cannabis capital.
Oil funds dwarf green money
US environmental think-tank, Oil Change International and UK humanitarian think-tank, the Overseas Development Institute, has found the world's biggest economies pay $633 billion a year in subsidies to oil, gas and coal companies.
Energy study shows game changing
A new report shows almost half of the new power plants built in 2014 were for renewable source of energy.
Ethical funds making progressive profits
Analysts say “ethical investing” is growing in Australia, as moral views are used to push corporations to improve their practices.
Green experts open fire on low, unhelpful goals
The Climate Institute has slammed the adequacy of Australia’s carbon emission reduction measures, saying they would not meet the smallest target set at the upcoming Paris climate talks.
Once-hated text evolves into most-loved
Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species has been voted the most influential academic book of all time.
BOM brains foresee rainfall
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says the current El Nino weather system should break down early next year, leading to some substantial rainfall.
Marles seeks open door for climate migrants
Labor says Australia should lead world efforts to resettle climate change migrants forced from their homes in the Pacific.
BHP seals 100-year native deal
BHP Billiton Iron Ore has signed a significant native title agreement with traditional owners of land in the Pilbara.
Deadly Brazil leak will take years to clean
The tailings dam at a BHP joint venture iron ore mine in Brazil has burst, killing several people.
Giant mine dragged back to court
Australia’s largest planned coal mine is going back to court again, this time to face what the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) calls an “historic, landmark case”.