Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2016
An Australian science writer says women can fix the big challenges our planet faces.
Council combats tree inequality
New research has looked at the 'thermal inequality' created by a lack of trees in poorer suburbs.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Broken Hill service marks dark toll
A crowd of hundreds has gathered in hot and windy conditions to attend a memorial service for generations of fallen miners.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
WHO prescribes climate fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) says doctors have a role to play in the climate change debate.
Council's clean energy efforts marked
The local government-run Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has reached a milestone.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
Bacteria could help capture CO2
Bacteria may form an exciting new generation of stored carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors.
Regulator urges Powerlink cut
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says it can save an average Queensland household $40 a year.
Unrelated claims launch RET debate
Josh Frydenberg is calling for a “real debate” about renewable energy...