Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2020
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Locals set CCS record
Australian researchers have set a record for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using a high-tech sponge filled with tiny magnets.
Solar systems tested
Research engineers say double-sided solar panels which tilt to follow the sun may be the most cost-effective model.
Green light for new gas
Environmental approval has been granted for a new gas project in Queensland.
Mascot Towers to sue neighbour
The owners of Sydney’s Mascot Towers have voted to sue the developer of a neighbouring building.
New tools for reusable rubber
Australian researchers are working on new methods to recycle rubber over and again.
Rio Tinto destroys artifact
Rio Tinto has destroyed a significant Aboriginal site dating back 46,000 years.