Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2013
A New South Wales council has blocked progress on a wind farm project after it said the company responsible could not run cables underneath public roads.
Eco boot-camps' broad benefits
Large companies taking part in environmental boot-camps have reported a link between ecological consciousness and work productivity.
Farmers fear the wake of poor flood planning
Farmers near the Blowering Dam in southern New South Wales will be feeling their worry level rise, as flows from the Tumut River pushing the Dam to its limits.
Joint effort to gain full sight of the Bight
A joint initiative will see an in-depth survey of the Great Australian Bight carried out over four years by the CSIRO in collaboration with BP oil explorations.
Microbial odd couple boosting biofuel
Researchers in the United States have used microbes to achieve the highest rate yet in the conversion of plant material into biofuel.
Processors and plants combined for water security
New research has led to the development of a model for assessing the best way to install natural barriers for protecting vital groundwater supplies.
Resource Council says public unaware of dredge safety
The Queensland Resources Council is trying to douse the widespread concerns over planned dredging works near the Great Barrier Reef.
Sand mining continues amid concern, outrage
Sand mining will continue on North Stradbroke Island despite protests from traditional owners and conservationists over the threat to delicate wetlands and aquifers.
Conflict on gas, EPA and Federal influence
There is controversy unfolding over gas projects in the west, with a ruling that the approval of a massive offshore Kimberly gas hub was unlawful due to conflicting interests.
Demos show opinions divided
The people have taken to the streets over the weekend to voice their various concerns about the future of resources projects in the country’s south-eastern corner.
Industrial dust ousts high-tech engineers
A firm which engineers and manufactures equipment for the mining industry has been forced to leave the Hunter Valley region of NSW, pushed out by unrelenting dust pollution from a nearby mine.
German plants' decline a sign of the times
A major German power company has shut down six domestic plants and another provider is considering moving to Turkey, as the nation trims down its addiction to fossil fuels and carbon-heavy energy.
Seeing the light on WA's poor solar plan
The West Australian government has paid attention to the massive public and governmental criticism of plans to cut the state’s solar feed-in tariff, the Premier has decided not to go ahead with changes he now calls the “wrong decision.”
Dung and giant emus; an Oxford look at the recent past
A new study has revealed the effects of the rapid loss of giant ancient creatures, whose massive droppings played a significant role in forming the current ecosystem.
Fuel to run on the fumes of algae
A Spanish company is making moves towards the energy future, growing their first crop of algae which will be used to manufacture bio-fuel.
GhostNets re-appear with funding confirmed
The Federal Government has re-enlivened support for a conservation group which removes deadly abandoned fishing nets from Australian seas and waterways.
Nano-filter to help keep millions bug-free
Researchers at CSIRO have developed a new technique which paves the way for the next generation of portable potable water devices.
New design to put people in solar cars
A team of engineering students at the University of New South Wales has had a re-think of the traditionally super-sleek solar car design, remodelling the sun-mobile with humans in mind.
Popular swimming hole to serve humans again
A crocodile in Queensland may have its holiday extended, with a plan to restore safety to a popular swimming and watering hole.
Shree ploughs ahead with protesters at the gates
Protests have continued over two proposed iron mines in Tasmania’s Tarkine forest region, after approvals from the Environment Minister failed to allay concerns.