Archived News for Engineering Professionals - September, 2020
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
ANSTO aids cheap carbonation
New mineral-recovery techniques could make some low-grade mines more viable.
Reforms predate review
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Venus gas excites speculation
Researchers have discovered a tantalising hint that Venus may harbour life.
'BLURtooth' gap discovered
Authorities say millions of devices vulnerable to the ‘BLURtooth’ info leak bug.
2D views from nano-scope
A new nano-microscope has allowed direct observation of the magnetic properties of 2D materials.
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
Hydro-hubs in planning
A central Queensland city could be home to a $300 million hydrogen production facility – the first of several.
Rapid tests score low
An expert leading a government review has criticised rapid COVID-19 testing devices rushed onto the Australian market.
Top solar weekend in SA
South Australia was able to meet almost 94 per cent of its Sunday energy needs with solar power.
Heads roll at Rio
Rio Tinto executives are resigning after the company destroyed Aboriginal heritage sites earlier this year.
Tyres fix Fraser roads
A Queensland council has used almost 6,000 old tyres to make safer and smoother local roads.
Big sweep spots no aliens
A giant Australian telescope has found no signs of alien technology in a search of 10 million star systems.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
Green power impact plotted
A new study warns of mining threats to biodiversity caused by renewable energy production ...