Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Clean energy companies say the threat of changes to the renewable target scheme is spooking investors.
Funds flow after feisty Ita floods
State, federal and local government authorities have toured cyclone-hit regions of north Queensland in the wake of the weekend deluge, with funding packages announced and rolling-out for thousands of residents.
Contamination warning written in the cells
Sydney water authorities have tried out a new set of sensors to gauge the health of waterways, turning to a natural alarm to check for contamination.
Hunt's team chips at Direct Action dream
The hand-picked team tasked with assessing the federal government’s Direct Action climate change plan says it will not work.
Rio tries to move away from uranium clean-up and deadly allegations
Mining giant Rio Tinto is moving to distance itself from having to rehabilitate the site of the Ranger uranium mine, and is facing international allegations over the deaths of dozens of workers.
Sperm count still low decades after last harpoon
Studies have shown decades after the end of large-scale sperm whaling, their numbers are yet to recover.
Strange, unique sex lives spied in cuttlefish gut
Ten new species of parasite have been discovered in the kidneys of cuttlefish, and it appears the microscopic bugs enforce strict boundaries on their sexuality.
Hunt sees years of coal, says carbon will be captured
The Federal Environment minister has given his support for coal as an energy source, saying it will provide power for “decades and decades” to come.
Power pushed north in newest one-stop-deal
The Federal Government has given a glimpse of its “one-stop-shop” for environmental approvals in the Northern Territory.
Shifty sheep shipping claims investigated
Australian news reports have raised “serious allegations” that falsified export documents are putting the live export industry at risk.
Sine panel shines on dark alleys
All around the world people are working in dark, cramped little alleyways and backstreets, but as cities become taller and more dense the light is fading for many.
Collectors cut ahead of tax repeal
The Australian Tax Office has cut over 70 per cent of its workers from the area responsible for collecting the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT).
Industry beats back activists with new digital weapon
The Mineral Council of Australia has launched a new website to show anti-coal activists that the fossil fuel is still popular.
Power shift costs less than price of inaction, IPCC says
The latest report all but screams the need for governments to change their energy mix toward less carbon-reliant sources.
Tech park tempts kids to go online outside
Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.
Biologists watch rapid advance of cellular in-fighting
Researchers have observed an incredible microbial arms race, as bacteria fight to contain their killer viruses.
Green fund fears for future investment in NSW
Two solar farms in New South Wales have their financial backing secured, but there is some trepidation around the future of the state’s renewable investment.
Macquarie success is clear lesson for others
Seven years of incredible conservation efforts have led to the declaration that Macquarie Island is free of pests.
Robot clam learns from organic partner, and from itself
Progress has been made on a digging robot inspired by the unique style of an oceanic clam.
Tree-clearing claims bowl over QLD conservation
Concern has been raised over widespread land clearing in Queensland, which may be occurring without any public consultation.
Councils take charge on CSG risk check
Two regional councils are taking control of their water supplies, conducting tests to determine risks potentially posed by coal seam gas extraction.