Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A new program will take trainees across land and sea to learn how to care for both environments.
Water printer to turn the page on office waste
Every day tonnes of paper is printed on, handed to someone, virtually ignored and then thrown away, but a new development could see the end of single-use paper wastage.
Big players say RET can drop, and be met for less
Some major energy providers have made their pitch ahead of the Renewable Energy Target review this year, claiming the figure should now be lowered.
Engineers welcome dredging technical checks
Engineers Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s Commission of Inquiry into a large-scale dredging project spill in Queensland.
Safety worries dissuade true place of nuclear, experts say
With nuclear energy seemingly at its least popular in years, many have begun to neglect the benefits of the power source that never really made it.
Special day for local techno. heroes
Two champions of a renewable energy future have been honoured this Australia Day.
Tough times may be rewarded with free ride
The Tasmanian government may defer royalty payments from a new iron ore mine in Tarkine region, to ensure future projects are encouraged.
Vocal outrage brings arrest, no stopping at Maules Creek
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested while protesting at a mine site in New South Wales.
Mining fast track to skirt traditional talks
Western Australia’s policy to fast-track mine licence approvals means Fortescue Metals will not have to consult with native-title holders in the Pilbara.
Locals fine with water leaving, Greens say it should stay
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has announced it will sell water back to farmers in parts of northern NSW.
New source spied in deadly bee decline
The decline of honeybee populations around the world is a cause for great concern, and researchers have just discovered another possible reason the vital bugs are dropping like flies.
Shark fight shakes fishers, Barnett stands firm
The Western Australian Premier says strong opposition to the state’s shark culling plan will not stop it going ahead, but it has made local fisherman hesitant to bid for tenders to help the killing.
Squid's trick pinched for stabler views
Science has continued its habit of stealing the best bits from nature, this time using a nice bit of squid design for a new way to balance vision and fact.
Sweet new battery turns enzymes to electricity
Batteries made from a futuristic mix of sugars and other enzymes could power our devices in just a few years, with a new standard set by researchers in the US.
Wave plan buoyed by military millions
There has been some interest in a plan to build a large-scale wave energy farm off the coast of Victoria.
Solar search bags big prize
Australian researchers have been lauded for their world-leading advances in solar technology, with one engineer taking home a prize worth over half a million dollars.
Solid wave shows silicon possibilities
An international team featuring research engineers from Australia has observed a groundbreaking wave movement in silicon, which could bring a new level of computer communication.
Blood-thirsty bug bound by unravelling genes
Close to 700 million people are infected with a single blood-sucking worm, but now researchers have probed its DNA for ways to fight back.
Germany could trim green targets in nuclear fallout
Germany is dealing with the effects of its exit from the nuclear power game, with the country’s new energy minister looking to cut renewable subsidies to save money.
Growth may slow, but energy firms know where to go
Executives at BP may be mildly annoyed by the company’s own research, which has found growth in global energy demand could be on the way down.
Study finds sweet new way our bugs help out
If you’re ever feeling neglected, just remember that a few trillion bacteria are relying on you right now for survival.