Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.
Months of power darken solar schemes
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt pledged the re-funding of a half-billion-dollar solar roof scheme in the election run-up, but now appears to have found just $2 million to pay for it.
Mozzies turned against themselves in hope of dengue death
Mosquitoes may be used for the opposite of their usual purpose, in a project releasing swarms to reduce dengue fever.
Solar link shines light on need for new sources
Australian researchers are boosting their technological ties with the US, and energy efficiency will be the big winner.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Outback flight of fancy takes strange turn
A mystery has taken wing in Western Australia, after dozens of elite athletes went missing mid-race.
Talks turn in positive direction for post-budget dealing
The Treasurer has mounted an impassioned defence of the Federal Budget, in an address to business associates at the Sydney Institute.
Greens oppose big blue dig
A mining firm will conduct seismic tests ahead of a potential oil or gas project near the Great Australian Bight, and environmentalists say it is a disgrace.
Net work to spread word of grisly ghost deaths
Aboriginal artists will work on a powerful new sculpture, formed out of the remnants of recent exploitation.
New ports plan gives more room to expand
Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.
Study says natural flows could flood-proof
New research from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training says that managed aquifer recharge could help to drought-proof a region.
Uninvited guests checked for new ways to shut the gate
Local researchers are working with colleagues worldwide on a major project to improve understanding and capability to control invasive animals.
Slurry spill's hurried clean-up complete
The Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park has started again after gaining approval from authorities after a shut-down following a spill.
Tech centre addressing old motivation issues
The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.
Trucks tell trains to fix their game
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says trains should get more involved in the push for safer and cleaner engines.
Energetic office space does more than its bit
A building in Norway has become the world's first to be renovated to produce more energy than it consumes.
Historic health check shows missed killers
Decades of neglect have allowed infectious diseases to devastate lives in the developing world, a study reveals.
Small switch for big decisions in fly brain wiring
Many have heard of the fight-or-flight choices most creatures face in the wild, but new research has shown that for the fruit fly the choice is a bit more complex.
Premium doubling ahead as climate changes insurance
Consumer group Choice says high home insurance premiums are on the horizon, as climate change brings a storm of new damages.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.