Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

New research has shown that some environmental improvements do not occur in a vacuum, and can flow-on to benefit outside their intended sphere.

Muir takes the wheel on ARENA funding

An unlikely saviour has emerged for an important government body aimed at bringing more renewable energy to Australia.

Old chemical rears head in Adelaide air and water

The phrase “safe as houses” means little for residents of one Adelaide suburb, who have had to evacuate ahead of the demolition of homes after a toxic contaminant was found.

Winds hint at bigger rise

Change is on the wind, and scientists say it could have impacts beyond previous predictions.

Desert dump wanted for broad social boost

Traditional owners in the Gibson Desert could host a nuclear waste dump previously intended for Muckaty Station.

Embracing crystal chaos could lend better view

Researchers and engineers love crystals, the majestic paragons of order and strength, but some scientists say the world should get more comfortable with the disorder and chaos of the ‘anticrystal’.

Koala qualms calmed by special squad

The New South Wales Roads and Freight Minister says a specialist team will ensure that a koala community is kept safe when a Pacific Highway addition is cut through their home.

Coal swap could bring more sun to SA

A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.

Energetic rubbish to dump hundreds of jobs

A US company is working on a $1.25 billion bio-energy project, which could see rubbish and human waste turned into electricity for Iran.

Family figures fail to slow storming tax repeal

Economists say that the repeal of the carbon and mining taxes could cost households much more than they save.

Intestines bloom in light of new finding

Researchers have mapped 500 previously unknown microorganisms and 800 new bacterial viruses in the human intestine.

Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift

A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.

Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal

The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.

Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV

An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.

Funds to teach why we grow

The Federal Government has made a modest investment in the future of Australian farming.

Privacy rights raised in farm filming fight

A State Government denies that its new laws are aimed at stopping whistleblowers and rights activists.

Abbott's maths backwards on green costs

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered a damning criticism of renewable energy, slamming the technology as the leading factor behind high Australian energy prices.

Body scrapped despite need becoming clearer

Leading scientists say that with dams dropping, El Nino looming and clear long-term threats from climate change, now is a terrible time to scrap key bodies overseeing water reform.

Documents hint at big data duping for dump

Freedom-of-information documents have shown that sediment impacts from dredging works in Queensland would be beyond the range of computer models, but it was approved regardless.