Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Researchers have made a surprising find about the climate change resilience of sharks.
Tiny neighbours want tougher stance
The nations of the Pacific islands are again raising their voices to prevent the destructive effects of climate change.
Blighty's bid for big new breeze
Approval has been granted for what will be England’s largest onshore wind farm.
Bold coal claims in black rock ads
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched its ‘Little Black Rock’ [http://littleblackrock.com.au/#home]advertising campaign to plug the benefits of the coal industry.
Cloud-chasing tech to cut solar costs
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding a high-tech method that could bring down the price of solar energy.
GovHack prize for Indigenous tracking app
A high-tech approach to presenting important Indigenous issues has won a national award as part of GovHack 2015.
Fire probe hears of research rig
The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire in Victoria has heard allegations that a Melbourne University researcher was pushed to change her wording to protect the Health Department from blame.
Huge new sea scorpion surfaces
Evidence of a previously unknown ancient sea monster has been uncovered in the USA.
Rights restored in WA native title win
Fifteen years after the application was made, traditional land owners in WA’s Pilbara region have gained legal recognition.
Hawaii sees return of sea power
Engineers in the US are reviving an old method of generating electricity using the change in ocean temperatures.
QLD marks two years of fluoride freedom
Fluoridation of water has been optional in Queensland since 2012, and coverage has dropped by 10 per cent.
Big bug release loosens dengue's grip
Townsville currently has no dengue fever outbreaks - for the first time in 15 years.
Gas firm seeks sunny side of WA
Gas giant Alinta Energy has seen the future – announcing that it will offer solar and battery storage systems to households later this year.
NSW scores low in green stakes
Stats show New South Wales is under-achieving in the field of renewable energy.
Ipswich runs old coal out of town
Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.
Food scientist slams organic myths
Eating organic foods may be good for personal gratification or Facebook posts, but new research suggests it may not be all the people think.
GhostNets goes to source
GhostNets Australia is looking to help Indonesian fishers stop stray fishing nets from reaching our shores.
Menindee mourners mark dry times
Over 100 people have gathered on the bone-dry bed of Lake Menindee to mourn the ‘death’ of the system.
Sea-life switch in shifting oceans
Another study has reinforced the point that warming oceans will cause profound changes for marine species.
Species surprise in big new reef
The iconic Great Barrier Reef could have a new counterpart, with the discovery of a large coral community in the waters south of Melbourne.