Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - February, 2014
A slump in uranium prices is starting to hit producers, with one Paladin Energy mine closing and a major miner saying the outlook is not good.
Energy bosses want extra options for new direction
The entire $120 billion energy industry wants its own set of options in the government’s Direct Action policy, asking to be exempt from the bulk of new laws.
Sponge draws up new cancer possibilities
A marine sponge may provide a new treatment for some forms of leukaemia and other cancers.
Funds to form new business bonds
Regional Development Australia (RDA) says it will help break the ice between businesses, to build productivity through communication and collaboration.
$6 billion dollar industry at risk from cheap environmental choice
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has, after “rigorous assessment”, approved the disposal of dredge spoil within the Marine Park, making only minor requests in the granting of the dredge permit.
New field, new ideas as data and science mingle
Just as answering one question leads to several more, developments in one scientific field often create entirely new areas of study.
Once-hot rocks hold old secrets, pushing first life back eons
New research could shake our understanding of the origins of life on Earth, setting the date back about a billion years.
Seeds planted for farm bank plan, no word on sprout times
A Federal Government Minister is pushing for billions of dollars to help workers toiling in some of the worst conditions for decades, and it looks like the Prime Minister is keen to help too.
Waves of struggle could form stronger swimmers
A new study has assessed how difficult it is for fish to swim through large waves, and it turns out that many have little choice but to go with the flow.
Gas group gathers to boil down CSG concerns in NSW
A federal government taskforce is being formed to get coal seam gas flowing freely in New South Wales.
Gas plan to bring broad bio-fuel boost
A new technique could allow plant matter to be turned into a gasoline-like fuel, opening up the possibility of bio-fuels beyond diesel substitutes.
Industry asks for engineers to check on Gladstone bund
A representative body for engineers has questioned why a technical design project in Queensland will not consult with engineering experts.
Snake spine secrets de-coded for undersea design
Engineers are once again referring to the great catalogue of nature for their next robotic design.
Drilling for liquid heat steams up in Iceland
Iceland is going deep for its next new energy supply - drilling a 2.1 kilometre hole through the Earth’s crust to draw power from its liquid interior.
RET warnings say solar slump could become drastic drop
Research suggests jobs in the solar PV industry could be cut in half if the Federal Government reduces its Renewable Energy Target.
Waves from WA could be key to future power
An Australian company says it has achieved is the world’s most economical wave energy generator yet.