Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Technological advances have transformed climate change politics, according to UN climate chief Christiana Figueres.
RET deal coming, but reviews remain
Bipartisan support on the level of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has finally been reached, swapping a mandated 8,000 gigawatt hours of renewable energy for certainty in the industry.
New crew to improve UNESCO's view
The Queensland Government is taking stronger measures in the hope of avoiding having UNESCO downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
Approval questioned as Tiwi port storms ahead
There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.
Bats and birds trim bug herds
The natural pest-control services provided by tiny bats and birds could be worth millions to Australian agriculture, according to recent studies.
Carbon-buying scheme could be better
One of the key figures behind the passage of the Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund says it is a good start, but needs to be backed by a better plan.
Chimp trial could brings us closer to cousins
An Australian philosopher and ethics expert says granting chimpanzees ‘personhood’ could build stronger bonds between humans and other animals.
Food matters get global attention
The Australian federal government says it is doing its bit to improve global food security.
Milne resigns, leaving Greens to pick replacement
Christine Milne has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens, with a ballot for her replacement to be held soon.
Pigs hit up for new food/fuel
Academics are investigating whether pig poo could fuel farms of the future.
Macfarlane solidifies gas links
The Industry Minister has been spruiking links between the Australian and United States’ energy sectors.
State of solar project gets tech prize
An Australian group has won an award for its work on live-generated solar photovoltaic (PV) maps and tools.
Tesla heads home for new energy revolution
Tech firm Tesla is making a foray into the commercial energy market, with a series of new batteries designed to store energy at the home, business and utility scale.
Top 5's big take could be raided
New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.
New rules leave vital artifacts unguarded
West Australia’s Aboriginal heritage laws are under fire after one of the world’s oldest and largest collections of rock art was deregistered as a ‘sacred site’.
Call for water sales to bring billions
A Canberra academic says Australia could make billions of dollars from privatising its water assets, but only after broad reforms.
China takes new steps to fix deadly flows
China will shut down a range of dyeing plants, oil refineries and pesticide producers to clean up its water supply.
Greens push for right to shut the gate
A Tasmanian Senate standing committee is reviewing a bill that gives landholders the right to refuse gas mining on their property.
More calls to restore drought dollars
Politicians and the agricultural industry are calling for the revival of a rebate scheme on water spending for drought-affected graziers.
New fuel draws diesel from water
Audi has produced a few litres of what they call the “fuel of the future”; a new brew for diesel consisting of water, carbon dioxide and 'green materials'.