Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - February, 2014
Google has dropped over a billion dollars into a range of renewable energy projects, possibly so that it can trim the power bills from its other big buys.
Shady secrets sought for solar night lights
Engineers are looking to Nature to work out how to make solar power in the shade.
Target review could find opposite result to last time
The Federal Government is moving its review of the Renewable Energy Target into full-swing, releasing the terms of reference and announcing who will lead the inquiry.
Water moves improved by oceanic android
Researchers are working on a highly-mobile new robot with some astounding aquatic abilities.
Vitamin C seems to play a part stopping strokes
A new study says foods that contain vitamin C may reduce the risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke.
Global schooling challenge charge taken by ex-PM
A former Australian Prime Minister will lead a program aimed at educating the world's poorest children.
Elements come together for fusion forward step
Scientists are drawing closer to a goal they have sought for decades, which will provide the world with nearly limitless power supplies.
Cuts cause basin board to look for things to lose
The chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority says a New South Wales Government funding cut will flow downstream.
Dry times provide opportunity for river experts
Australia’s history of drought has given US scientists a glimpse of their future at home, with a team visiting drought-stricken areas to see what may lie ahead.
Fires decimate scarce populations
Bushfires have cut a trail of destruction across large parts of South Australia and Victoria in recent weeks, destroying farm livestock and entire populations of threatened native birds.
India invests in solar switch to soak farms for less
India has embarked on an ambitious plan to replace its 26 million groundwater irrigation pumps with solar-powered versions.
Sea culling not limited to WA, other states have death policies too
Authorities say that as the furore over Western Australia’s shark-culling policy continues, it is worth remembering that other states continue to run similar regimes killing local marine predators.
Super farm storms ahead despite reported lack of water
The company behind a massive farm project in Queensland will not be swayed by a report suggesting there is not nearly enough water.
Water body without weapons to halt gas wells in WA
Western Australia's Department of Water says it advises against shale gas fracking underneath public drinking water sources, but has no power to do anything more.
Wheat resistance unlocked with new genetic key
Australian researchers have developed a new way to breed disease-resistant wheat, and say there appears to be no downside to the technique.
Young experts give 'little tiger' its stripes
A team of junior ichthyologists have determined the most appropriate taxonomy for a new species of reef fish.
Old lens shines more light for solar efficiency
Micro-machining technologies could allow solar panels to wear contact lenses, enhancing their electrical efficiency.
Coal train leaks show opinion prevails prior to science
Government documents allegedly show the New South Wales environment department had picked a side on the coal train dust issue, before seeing the results of a report it commissioned.
Experts unite for digital science upgrade
High definition 3D models and real scientific data will be used to create astounding virtual recreations of significant sites for students.
Millions at risk as bad air finds new home
Thick clouds of toxic pollution are strangling the population of New Delhi, which may have become the world’s most polluted city.
New maps show species threats and pressure worldwide
An international team has developed a series of maps showing how fast and in which direction local climates have shifted, to illuminate species at risk worldwide.