Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2014
The Queensland Government is pushing for a $16 billion coal development in the Galilee Basin.
Multi-purpose plan to improve roads through light and power
The advance of solar energy is linked to the surfaces on which panels can be stuck, and a new project adds roads and highways to that list.
White House turns back to green options
After years of delay, solar panels are back on the White House rooftop.
Birds' fear can help cut startling death toll
A cheap technique has been shown to reduce Albatross deaths at sea by over 90 per cent.
Collaboration lends weight to vegetation count
New ways to assess vegetation in natural ecosystems around Australia is being made possible, by a research project combining computer vision and environmental science.
Conservation message cast wide by coast group
One community group is reaching as far as it can to spread warnings about coal seam gas extraction.
Global glacier info-gathering plots potential rise
Everything from irrigation and hydropower to stinger season and whale watching will be impacted by a project mapping virtually all of the world’s glaciers.
Judgement interrupted by smell-screen for insects
Just as for some humans, an alluring smell causes ants to make poor judgements.
Murray-Darling double-checked for possible limit adjustment
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is checking over its facts and figures, commissioning a review of the science underpinning the plan.
Nano-fabric for bacterial destruction found
Nano-technicians have developed a new fabric that kills a range of infectious bacteria in minutes.
Old star finding shows early days in the Milky Way
Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars
Exhaust report has long list of particular risks
Health authorities say any exposure to diesel soot can cause life-threatening conditions in children and adults.
Fears force councils to call for more power
Another local government has called on the federal government to give it more power over coal seam gas and farmlands.
Lead effects carry strong whiff of danger
Researchers have warned that the dangers of large lead smelters are going unchecked.
Pink batt penny-passing sees staff blame each other
The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Exotic collection leads to jail time and fine
One man will spend a year in jail after the biggest illegal wildlife charge in Australia’s history.
Floating nuclear plants given nod for safety
Energy engineers say floating nuclear power plants could avoid some of the pitfalls of their land-based predecessors.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.