Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

The newly-elected Tasmanian government has made the first cuts in its effort to fell the Tasmanian Forests Agreement.

Repeal voted down leaves carbon price alive for now

The Senate has voted down a bill to axe the carbon tax, depriving the Prime Minister of a much-touted election promise and setting the scene for another fight in July.

Anemone is an enemy of historical classification

Sea anemones are essentially half plant, half animal.

Broad soil study puts carbon future on the map

A new set of maps will establish a clear baseline for Australia’s soil organic carbon stocks.

Export fund says $110 million loan to Chile helps Australia

Australian taxpayers will lend $110 million to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to expand a mine in Chile.

Knowledge honed on narwhal's bony nose

Studies have revealed new functions for the elusive narwhal’s giant tusk.

Pumping dams could plug holes in power supply

Using a giant battery made of water and gravity, engineers have proposed a new way to store renewable energy to meet extra demands.

Thinking deeper on food trade could spring water-savings

Billions could be saved by better consideration of water resources in relation to the global food trade, research suggests.

Toxic remnants under ghost of Bluescope steel

Authorities are investigating the apparent leak of a carcinogenic substance into groundwater in New South Wales.

Cyborg seedlings grow new field of science

There is no doubt that plants are excellent, but a team of MIT engineers are looking to cutting-edge materials to make them even better.

Resource body takes new look at old activist tactics

The Queensland Resource Council has released its updated ‘checklist’ for anti-mining activism in the state, saying opponents are mostly up to their old tricks.

Team takes title for long race on short supply

Two teams from Monash University have made their mark at the Shell Eco-Marathon.

Universal echoes bring Big Bang physics into a new age

Physicists have discovered evidence from the first few billionths of a second after the universe formed.

Asbestos scare shuts a dozen Surat CSG sites

Work has stopped at twelve coal seam gas sites in Queensland over the weekend after the discovery of asbestos.

Science spies rapid radioactive mechanism for genetic resistance

Genetic researchers have caused a bacterium to evolve a resistance to radiation damage, highlighting the mechanisms that make it possible.

Sparks fly from friction to power the future

New developments could see the end of giant coal, gas or nuclear turbines, and the rise of electricity gathered by simple movement and friction.

People power falls as protest laws kill long-running disruptions

Protestors have been arrested while protesting laws which allow more arrest powers for police breaking up protests.

Power of refuse outlined in government energy talks

A forum this week has warned communities and local governments not to waste their waste.

Approval changes to close the circle on early efforts

The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper for changes to mining notification requirements, which have already been met with some controversy.