Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - September, 2015
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding a high-tech method that could bring down the price of solar energy.
GovHack prize for Indigenous tracking app
A high-tech approach to presenting important Indigenous issues has won a national award as part of GovHack 2015.
Fire probe hears of research rig
The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire in Victoria has heard allegations that a Melbourne University researcher was pushed to change her wording to protect the Health Department from blame.
Huge new sea scorpion surfaces
Evidence of a previously unknown ancient sea monster has been uncovered in the USA.
Rights restored in WA native title win
Fifteen years after the application was made, traditional land owners in WA’s Pilbara region have gained legal recognition.
Hawaii sees return of sea power
Engineers in the US are reviving an old method of generating electricity using the change in ocean temperatures.
QLD marks two years of fluoride freedom
Fluoridation of water has been optional in Queensland since 2012, and coverage has dropped by 10 per cent.