Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Food Standards wants to set a new acceptable level for agricultural and veterinary chemicals that may occur in food.
Fukushima fallout hurts Japan's nuclear view
A new survey shows the shifting view of nuclear power in Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Grattan slams rooftop rort
A new report says the cost of programs to encourage rooftop solar systems have outweighed the benefits by $9 billion.
States aim to make powerful new target
Now that the Federal Government has successfully slashed the Renewable Energy Target, progressive State Governments could fill the void.
Chicken blood spill brings $80k fine
A major chicken company has been fined $80,000 for spilling 1,700 litres of blood into a creek near Newcastle.
Coal giant draws long bow in Ebola claim
The world’s largest private coal company has been accused of promoting itself in Ebola-ravaged Africa, claiming that fossil fuel is a solution to global poverty.
Drought-shaming sheds light on heavy drinkers
A new, ecologically-minded trend is emerging on the internet, as activists use digital means to shame wealthy water-wasters.
Gloucester's green light as water woes wash away
Coal seam gas company AGL can fire up its Gloucester operations once more, after the EPA cleared away a contamination scare.
Macfarlane moves research into favoured fields
The Federal Government has acknowledged that Co-operative Research Centres earn more than they cost, but will cut funding to them anyway.
Regions cry out in fear of death by dryness
A letter from a farmer to the NSW Department of Primary Industries shows the incredible strain imposed on people who live on the land.
RET deal rolls ahead, igniting wood-burning issues
A Senate inquiry has been told around 1,000 wind turbines will need to be built to meet the new Renewable Energy Target figure of 33,000 gigawatt hours.
Miners to get feet wet on offshore releases
The Industry Minister has unveiled 29 new offshore areas for oil exploration at an energy industry conference.
Reports detail Chevron's tax raid
Oil giant Chevron has been accused of running an aggressive tax avoidance scheme, depriving local coffers of millions of dollars.
Australia takes top place in rooftop solar race
One of Australia’s biggest energy industry lobbies say the nation has become a world leader in solar power installation.
Expert says Ebola will linger
An Australian expert says the Ebola epidemic has thrown the spotlight on the shortage of health care workers in Africa, with many countries facing major challenges to rebuild.
Gas lauded as Curtis plant launches
There was much rejoicing at the site of Australia’s newest gas export terminal on the weekend, with politicians plugging the local role in the global energy game.
Solar road scores high in early tests
Reports are in from a trial of a solar power generating road in Europe, and it appears ot have gone quite well.
Nuclear news wakes outback debate
A remote shire in Western Australia has been caught off guard by rumours that it could host a nuclear waste dump.
Carp counting goes high-tech in Canberra
Cyborg carp have been released into the Murrumbidgee River near Bredbo, south of Canberra.
Fecal floods not too gnarly for Rio
A surfing event in Rio has started despite concerns of sewage and other pollution in the water.
Green coffers raided for Reef money
The new Federal Budget takes money from the Green Army to boost Great Barrier Reef spending.