Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - May, 2016
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Helium microscope making waves
Australian engineers have unveiled a breakthrough new microscope, two decades in the making, opening up a new window into the scientific world.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Nuclear report fallout spreads
The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.
Water warnings tested in court
A major mine expansion in NSW could threaten Sydney's drinking water, a court has been told.
Car chargers carrying Japan
Japan has more electric car charging points than petrol stations, new figures suggest.
Nuclear naysayers raise concerns
Residents have expressed the anger of many rural communities over plans for a nuclear waste dump.
SA coal going cold
Giant furnaces at Alinta Energy's Port Augusta power station will fire for the last time today.
Experts want clear green goals
Climate scientists say green targets set at COP21 in Paris are too ambiguous.
Budget baulks at green goals
Authorities say the Federal Government has missed the opportunity to show leadership on nature and climate action.
Experts react to gas leak claim
Anti-CSG arguments were stoked by recent footage of a river on fire, but experts say the video is not all as it seems.
Slight rise welcomed in Tassie dams
Tasmania's water storages have risen for the first time this year.
Bold claims at May Day rallies
There were loud assertions from unions at May Day rallies over the weekend as they pledged to maintain their various fights.
Cactus skins for future cars
Engineers have taken design tips from the humble cactus to transform electric vehicle technology.
Linc unlucky in UCG ban
The Queensland Government’s ban on underground coal gasification (UCG) is being felt already.
Sweet studies for new sugar fuel
Australian engineers are developing and testing new technologies in a three-year project to get fossil fuels out of the sugar industry.