Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Hockey flubs facts on gas
Treasurer Joe Hockey has faced a fiery questioning over Australia’s environmental, economic and diplomatic place in the world.
Huge Snowy flows not enough for some
Billions of litres of water have flooded the Snowy River in efforts to revive the parched river.
Old Liberals regulate on mine money fight
A former Liberal Party leader and former Liberal prime minister have told their currently-serving colleagues to stay out of ANU’s business.
The resource risk we rarely hear
Researchers say Australia’s most important commodity is also one of the least talked-about, despite lives being on the line.
First lap for faster future cars
While many miss the long gone days of hand-built automobiles, a trade show in the US has shown a glimpse of the automated, extruded car-making future.
Slim spill fines line EPA up for inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry will look into the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following several big spills and small fines.
Tiny boats in big move to choose climate
A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.
Abbott opens up after casual moves and mass-sacking
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be on site for the official opening of BMA’s new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today.
Cement factory cited in deadly claims
An urgent investigation has been launched into the treatment of an asbestos-laden factory, which was also a popular playground for many years.
EU approves arguable basis for British nuclear
The EU has made a ruling that will allow the UK to build its first nuclear power station since the nineteen-nineties.
Late call as Albo sees error
Anthony Albanese has indicated Labor might have gone too far in supporting new laws to resict journalists, whistleblowers, and those who do not wholly agree with Australia’s national security actions.
Liberals pledge to take back solar costs in QLD
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says he will cut the cost of the solar bonus scheme from electricity prices if he wins the upcoming state election.
Alliance outlines farmers' power/water worry
Graziers, growers and the Greens have again found themselves allied against a Federal Government that appears unfriendly to farmers’ needs.
Big uni drops seven stocks for poor green values
One big Australian university is getting rid of its investments in mining companies.
BoM's solid warning buried for Wikipedia
It appears the Environment Minister was told that climate change would make Australian bushfires more common, three weeks before he publically denied the link.
Dingoes, whales and wolves in big predator showdown
An Australian dingo expert will see how one of our top predators stacks up against big killers of other environments.
Google's funding tap brings flood of ideas
A new Engineers Without Borders (EWB) project could bring life-saving sanitation to flood-prone Cambodia.
Metal moved in blood study
Reports from a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) project show what could be an effective way to reduce lead levels in blood.
Palmer deal keeps green light on top tier
The Greens, Palmer United Party and Labor have banded together to keep final say on mining environmental approvals in Federal hands.
Claims coal activists are brought in from outside
The New South Wales resource minister says activists holding up Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine are “professional protesters”, not locals.