Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Funding has been secured for more rounds of the Bush Blitz – a program that sends Australian scientists on lightning war against the mysteries of the outback.
Experts slam environmentally rough run
Australia’s climate science credentials are being attacked, since the nation became the first to remove an established price on carbon.
First ancient worm brains found perfectly preserved
New fossils have shown stunningly well-preserved brain structures from a bizarre bunch of sea creatures which dominated the Earth half a billion years ago.
Grey reports hide red alerts on Reef
The Australian Institute of Marine Science says the Queensland and Federal Governments are hiding the declining state of the Great Barrier Reef.
Nano-structure builds big solar possibilities
A new material turns the sun to steam - a seemingly strange behaviour but one which could provide exciting new energy options.
Space dust could give Martian bugs
Recent images from NASA’s Curiosity rover show Earth-like soils that hint at the existence of life on Mars.
UQ's water-tech funding tap kept open
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers have secured funding for new research into water and energy efficiency on Queensland farms.
RET scare puts green billions on the line
At least eight major projects have been put on hold in recent weeks, due to uncertainty over the Renewable Energy Target.
Tax moves to mine less from resources
The Minerals Resource Rent Tax (mining tax) will stay in place after the Federal Government rejected amendments put forward last week.
Young engineers on better flowing future
The young stars of tomorrow’s engineering world will face-off against each other in August.
Eggplant could add to energy tech salad
The future could be defined by the rise of nanobots, hyperconductors, quantum networks and... eggplant?
Excellent air brings wood-fired warning
A new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) report says Canberra's air quality is excellent, but the city’s love of wood smoke heaters continues to push up pollution.
Kids disappear while study shows benefit of staying
Studies have shown why it is important that young people feel a connection to a school community, but at the same time Australian Government policies are keeping some out.
Council set to check social mining effect
A South Australian council taskforce will soon begin investigations into the potential social and community impacts of local mining projects.
Local light switch brings state-wide savings
Hundreds of millions in savings are coming for local governments in Victoria, as a majority switch to LED street lights.
Resource rehab will run to billions
A conference this week discussed what can be done with Australia’s 50,000 disused mine sites.
Avoid victims of unfair fish fight
New analysis has shown that many of Australia’s favourite seafoods are unsustainably managed, and should be avoided by consumers.
Hours added to running of the dinosaurs
High-tech imaging has revealed new complexity in a Queensland fossil site once thought to be caused by a massive stampede.
Icy divide is a sign of the times
Satellite analysis has shown that since 1979 sea-ice cover has shrunk around the Arctic, but grown in the Antarctic.
New science book shines on local species
Australia’s biodiversity is a part of its national identity, and a new book from CSIRO details an incredible range of ways to keep it safe.
Oil splitter springs new treatment option
A simple yet powerful Australian water treatment technology will be brought to the global market.