Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A review of 60 years’ of shark attack data suggests anti-shark nets do nothing.
Climate effects felt worst by low-emitters
New research shows the countries that emit the least greenhouses gasses suffer the most from them.
Coal miner slugged with fire safety case
Worksafe Victoria is bringing charges against Hazelwood Power Corporation over a long-running coal mine fire that smothered the town of Morwell.
Home shopping blocks road remotely
It is easy to assume that online shopping is ‘greener’ than physically visiting a store, but that may not be the case.
Powerful pollen find could fire new tech
Researchers in the US have come across what could be a new anode for lithium batteries – pollen.
NSW told to go for green, not gas
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government should look at new renewables, not CSG.
Science cuts strike at Australia's future
There is a lot of concern about the future of Australian science and technology, with hundreds of jobs cut from the leading government organisation.
Tasmania fires up forest power
Tasmania is looking to ease its energy woes by burning native forests as biomass.
Carmichael clears green hurdle
The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.
Anti-gravity tree secret cracked
Australian experts have contributed to an exciting new finding – working out how trees pull water up to their very highest branches.
Green light for human gene swipe
Regulators in the UK have approved genetic experiments on human embryos – the latest step in better understanding and controlling reproduction.
India engages massive water bids
The government of India has announced plans to borrow 860 billion rupees (AU$18 billion) from overseas to fund irrigation projects.
Clive's big bill outlined
Leaked documents suggest Clive Palmer could face a clean-up bill of over one billion dollars for his Queensland nickel refinery.
Medic calls for more monitoring
Medical experts are calling for more air-pollution monitoring near Queensland mines.
Mega-blades segmented for strength
A new design for a turbine featuring blades over 200 metres long could see the birth of 50-megawatt (MW) offshore windmills.
Minister moves to approve ACT solar
Controversial ‘call-in powers’ have been used to approve the development of a solar farm in the ACT.
Musk moves on Hyperloop pods
Designs for a new form of high-speed, low-energy transport are steaming ahead.
Nuclear waste not wanted at Hill End
One site has been ruled out as the Federal Government searches for a location for its nuclear waste dump.
Green view down amid corruption uptick
Australia’s environmental performance is down this week, but it looks like corruption is rising.
Breakthrough bottle for new source of water
An Austrian designer has come up with a bike-mounted water bottle that fills itself with water from the air.