Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Minerals Resource Rent Tax (mining tax) will stay in place after the Federal Government rejected amendments put forward last week.
Young engineers on better flowing future
The young stars of tomorrow’s engineering world will face-off against each other in August.
Eggplant could add to energy tech salad
The future could be defined by the rise of nanobots, hyperconductors, quantum networks and... eggplant?
Excellent air brings wood-fired warning
A new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) report says Canberra's air quality is excellent, but the city’s love of wood smoke heaters continues to push up pollution.
Kids disappear while study shows benefit of staying
Studies have shown why it is important that young people feel a connection to a school community, but at the same time Australian Government policies are keeping some out.
Council set to check social mining effect
A South Australian council taskforce will soon begin investigations into the potential social and community impacts of local mining projects.
Local light switch brings state-wide savings
Hundreds of millions in savings are coming for local governments in Victoria, as a majority switch to LED street lights.
Resource rehab will run to billions
A conference this week discussed what can be done with Australia’s 50,000 disused mine sites.
Avoid victims of unfair fish fight
New analysis has shown that many of Australia’s favourite seafoods are unsustainably managed, and should be avoided by consumers.
Hours added to running of the dinosaurs
High-tech imaging has revealed new complexity in a Queensland fossil site once thought to be caused by a massive stampede.
Icy divide is a sign of the times
Satellite analysis has shown that since 1979 sea-ice cover has shrunk around the Arctic, but grown in the Antarctic.
New science book shines on local species
Australia’s biodiversity is a part of its national identity, and a new book from CSIRO details an incredible range of ways to keep it safe.
Oil splitter springs new treatment option
A simple yet powerful Australian water treatment technology will be brought to the global market.
Warner steps back on green LEGO fight
Warner Brothers has dropped its campaign to bury a Greenpeace advertisement highlighting links between LEGO and Shell Oil.
Study says coal is draining Hunter dry
A report from an anti-coal community environment group says mines in the Hunter Valley use too much water.
Britain cools on coal, could be gone by 2023
The operator of the UK’s electricity grid says environmental rules will force the closure of almost all its coal-fired power plants by 2023.
Clean tech brings dawn of low demand
Everyday Australians are driving down demand for electricity at a fairly high rate, as rooftop solar and energy-efficient devices take hold.
Potential builds for energetic new face
Some high-tech building projects could be a sign of the future of intelligent structural design.
Some spared by weekend repeal change
The next version of the carbon tax repeal bill will include big fines for energy companies that do not pass savings on to customers.
Boat song confused with coral calling
A fisheries study has shown that the noise a vessel makes can attract invasive pest species.
Green moves can bring flood of extra benefits
New research has shown that some environmental improvements do not occur in a vacuum, and can flow-on to benefit outside their intended sphere.