Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Research money has been re-jigged in the latest federal budget.
RET talks approach approval
UPDATE 18/05: The Abbott government has ditched plans for two-yearly reviews, in a move that should see changes to the RET passed by parliament within weeks.
Robot dogs could teach us about ourselves
An Australian researcher says the idea of the household pet could undergo a big tech upgrade.
Watchdog's river review welcomed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a review of water charge rules in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Coal looks rough for Rio's new boss
Rio Tinto’s new coal boss has given a fairly gloomy outlook on the future of his new portfolio.
Carmichael claims don't play out
Financial evidence in a Queensland court suggests the proposed Carmichael coalmine in the Galilee Basin would operate at a loss and not bring the public money it promises.
Chimneys chasing panels' place in the sun
While solar panels gain popularity – and increase in efficiency – around the world, experts say some alternative design could help us gain more free power from the Sun.
New tech shifts climate talks
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.