Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - April, 2014
Federal and state governments have not begun to deliver a promised $280 million concessional loan program for farmers.
Less is more for hydro-cell improvement
Energy labs in the US have reported a new material for generating hydrogen fuel, cutting the time and cost of the next-generation power supply.
New risk add to range of hazards in common, uncontrolled plastic
New research adds to the weight of known risks from BPA, the controversial compound used in many plastic food and drink containers.
Short shark cull over, longer season still sought
Western Australia’s shark culling trial ends this week, but the state is trying to extend it for three more years.
Banks' behaviour decried in foreign farm report
A new report by an international aid group says Australian banks have been backing companies overseas that engage in illegal and immoral behaviour.
Coal dust data gathering across Hunter
Environmentalists have launched another community-run survey about coal dust from trains, hoping to force companies to cover their wagons.
Contamination checks take pills for vast improvement
A team of chemical engineers is working on a way to reduce an entire water safety testing lab into a single pill.
Gas check to build baseline as CSG explodes
Researchers are investigating whether coal seam gas (CSG) activity could be causing methane seeps in Queensland.
Coal site prompts loud online opposition
The coal industry’s digital weapon against environmentalists has launched to a flurry of online dislike, but some industry members say it is doing what it was meant to do.
Curtains drawn on innovative energy saving
A new innovation will add to the energy-saving potential of buildings, with the addition of technology to normally drab drapery.
Emissions plan will pay low, expect high, deliver little
The Federal Government has unveiled its white paper on the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), a main component of the Direct Action plan to combat climate change.
Island nations' energy mix fixed by helpful neighbours
New Zealand is helping out its Pacific neighbours by supporting the construction of the region’s largest solar panel array.
One drop lens could bring microscopy to masses
Australian engineers have come up with a new way of making lenses, which could turn any smart phone into a microscope.
People power takes atomic toll in Taiwan
Mounting opposition means work will stop at the fourth nuclear power plant on Taiwan.
Rubble wall called to fight shark trouble
West Australian builders are looking at a new project which could cut the death toll from shark attacks near beaches.
Solar solutions bringing perpetual flight closer
A company in Europe is moving closer to its goal of creating a solar-powered plane that can fly indefinitely.
Bosses in best position are least likely to fight climate change
Close to half of all senior executives worldwide understand that the negative effects of climate change need to be tackled.
Fifty-eight fighter jets could be $12 bil "dud"
Australia will buy dozens of fighter jets at a cost of more than $12 billion, despite a raft of concerns about their design and abilities.
Gas campers given council boot
Anti-gas protestors have been allowed temporary camping privileges at the site of their stand-off with Metgasco drills in New South Wales, but the local council says their time is up.
UN brings questions and perspective on boat policy
The United Nations refugee agency says it continues to get no response from the Australian government for its questions over the asylum seeker ‘turn back’ policy.
Biophilia for better health in built and natural environments
As humanity grows further and further from its connections to nature, a recent talk says getting back to our roots could provide a healthy boost.