Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2013
A stoush is unfolding in international energy relations, with reports that Zimbabwe has undertaken a secret deal to sell uranium to Iran being strongly denied by Zimbawean officials.
Fabulous fibro fit-out awarded gold in Solar Olympics
A University of Wollongong team has taken out an international prize for renewable energy-based house design.
Fusion reactor coming together in France
The world’s latest bid has been launched in the effort to harness a form of energy which seems as revolutionary as it is elusive.
Palmer's Bimblebox project on to next phase
The Queensland Government has granted approval for one of the most contentious planned mining developments in the state, which will see a series of mines dug in what is currently a significant natural refuge.
Port decision delayed, pending more input
The Federal Government has again delayed its decision on approval for the planned multi-billion-dollar expansion of a major Australian coal port.
Weatherill sold on wind-driven expansion
The South Australian Government has defended its multi-million dollar spend on wind energy, saying the renewable source is a solid investment for the state’s future.
Native title fishing rights awarded
A landmark case has been decided which will see indigenous Torres Strait Islanders gain native title to operate commercial fishing activities in the ocean expanse between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Big dump protests port digging
Protestors angry at plans to massively expand Queensland’s Abbot Point Coal Port terminal have dumped a skip-bin full of sludge at Kevin Rudd’s office in Brisbane.
Fungus fight saves farmers millions
Scientists from the University of Melbourne and Marcroft Grains Pathology at Horsham have developed an extensive disease monitoring and management program which has prevented devastation from the blackleg fungal disease in canola crops, saving at least $18 million.
Nuclear leak continues to disturb the Pacific
The devastated Fukushima nuclear plant is back to a state of emergency, with on-going leaks of radioactive water now threatening to spill even further.
Queensland plan to cut post-mortem footprint
Planning has begun for one of the country’s first ever eco-friendly cemeteries.
Uni team to inform massive solar build
Engineers from the University of New South Wales are set to play a big role in maximising the abilities of a massive new solar photovoltaic (PV) power station.
Warming oceans lead to more marine migration, reproduction
Scientists at CSIRO are reporting evidence that suggesting marine life spawns sooner and is moving to cooler areas as oceans become warmer.
Tarkine mine two, now approved
With protesters still raging over the approval of an iron mine in Tasmania last week, the Federal Government has green-lit another project to dig up iron ore in the Tarkine region.
Minister still to make the call on Abbot Point
Work on the massive Abbot Point coal port expansion project will possibly continue regardless of changes in the political landscape this year, with the Environment Minister still set to make a decision this week.
Solar revolution radiating nationwide
Figures are out showing Australians have taken to solar energy with great gusto, a report shows how eager people are to cut down their electricity bills.