Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

Independent Queensland Senator Glenn Lazarus has threatened to grab the Prime Minister Tony Abbott's genitals if he does not limit coal seam gas (CSG) exploration.

Study swims in Sydney's drug-laden waters

Researchers have found significant levels of prescription drugs in water samples from Sydney Harbour.

Getting a grip on the road to tyre power

Engineers in the US have developed a nanogenerator that can harvest the energy produced by the friction of a tyre rolling along the ground.

NSW change could see social/enviro costs counted

The NSW Government wants to change planning laws to remove a rule that made the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine the main consideration when assessing for approval.

Tech-infused materials could unlock new re-uses

Research engineers are working with electronic tags embedded in buildings, which they say could help redesign and reuse materials.

ACT's out-of-state wind build begins

Building has begun on a $50 million wind farm in Victoria that will supply renewable energy for the ACT, almost 700 kilometres away.

Big bursary to bring battery boost

A Brisbane company is being flung into the Australian battery storage market with the help of a $6.3 million investment by the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund.

Big dam plan to set new regional path

The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.

Records tumble in solar plane's wake

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has completed the longest continuous flight in human history without consuming a single drop of fuel.

Balloons floated as new learning tool

Researchers say science education could soar with the help of high-altitude balloons.

BP to pay in multi-billion dollar oil deal

Energy giant BP has agreed to a $US18.7 billion ($24.5 billion) settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Carbon quest shouldn't be slowed by business, CCA says

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) says industry groups should not be concerned about aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions unfairly harming energy-hungry industries.

Saudi prince to spread incredible wealth

Saudi tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has promised his entire $US32 billion ($41.8 billion) fortune to charitable projects.

Hundreds to go as WA agriculture cuts to core

Hundreds of jobs will be axed at WA’s Department of Agriculture, with plans to cut the workforce in half in coming years.

Reef win swings on real application

The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.

California comes to Adelaide for help in dry times

Experts from Australia and the US are coming together to find the best lessons from harsh droughts.

Local babbler gives first sign of bird-talk

A small Australian native bird has become the first species other than humans to be observed communicating in a simple form of language.

Northern money needed to drought-proof and dam

A central Queensland federal MP says Fitzroy River water projects would be obvious choices for the new northern Australia plan.

Victorian sink check brings call to conserve

Australian scientists have completed Victoria’s first ever stocktake of blue carbon hot spots, revealing millions of tonnes of stored carbon, which is at risk of being returned to the atmosphere unless conserved.