Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

Australian researchers are working on a way to use macadamia nuts as a 3D-printing medium.

Bayer brought in for local farm help

Australia’s Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) has signed a deal with global chemical giant Bayer to bring new herbicides and pesticides to local farms.

China's green view brings new market for locals

Since China’s President Xi Jinping passed a revised Environmental Protection Act earlier this year, the government has worked quickly to clean up its act, along with the nation’s notoriously polluted air and water.

Green groups warn of swamp-sucking miners

Environmentalists say new NSW planning laws could allow mining companies to pay to damage sensitive swamps that supply Sydney's drinking water.

Huge oil fund kicks out coal

The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.

Hunt backs coal against environmentalists

The Federal Environment Minister has defended the coal industry against what it says are attacks by environmentalists.

Old gold stepping into new era

In an Australian first, a disused gold mine in Queensland will be turned into a huge hydro-electric energy system.

Nautilus plugs its own sea digs

A new report suggests that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than doing it on land.

Xenophon gets heavy on anthrax tour

Senator Nick Xenophon says the Federal Government needs to investigate and explain how a US military lab was able to send live anthrax to Australia.

Eddy steps up for home energy help

CSIRO has launched a project to let consumers monitor their electricity consumption on smartphones and tablets.

Experts back emission cuts for kids

A health expert and former Australian of the Year says the health effects of climate change on children have been “grossly neglected”.

Next step in sun-fired circumnavigation

A revolutionary solar plane has continued its quest to circumnavigate the globe.

Rinehart finding sheds light on Barnaby's link

The children of Australia’s richest person have wrestled control over their multibillion-dollar family trust.

Government works to lay Reef spill bill on China

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) says it cannot afford to clean up the mix of oil and paint left when a Chinese bulk coal carrier hit the reef in 2010.

Australia's electric uptake investigated

An American researcher is investigating the slow uptake of electric cars in Australia, with just under 2000 sold in the last three years compared to more than 300,000 in the US.

Beach dump plan revamped

Community activists say they have had a win, with a WA water corporation agreeing not to dump wastewater on a beach.

Cane toad killers given best practice

Cane toads continue to plague the northern part of the country, and form a favourite night-time hunt for young residents, but it is important to find the best way to destroy the invasive pest.

Religious divides crossed for greater cause

Senior church leaders have called on the Federal Government to make stronger climate change resolutions, saying the risks outweigh religious difference.