Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Nick Xenophon has given up proposed MDB changes as part of political dealings
MIT makes cool nano advance
MIT engineers have made water freeze at a temperature that would normally boil it.
Water bead risk swells
An increasing number of Australian children have been injured by water absorbing beads.
Basin Plan changes outlined
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has put up its plans for changes to the Basin Plan.
Drained fields lead CO2 growth
Scientists say threats to agriculture should be faced in the least efficient sectors first.
Green gathering to tackle looming risks
Thousands of researchers have been brought together with the launch of the Future Earth Program this week.
Spawning seen on damaged Reef
While record levels of coral bleaching continue, this year’s Great Barrier Reef spawning season has gone fairly well.
Antibacterial additives on the way out
Australian manufacturers are removing dangerous substance from their antibacterial soaps.
Chevron keeps Bight plans
Chevron will still drill four exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight, but oil giant BP has withdrawn from exploration of the region.
Contamination timeline questioned
Authorities have been slammed for a delay in alerting Dubbo residents to the presence of E. coli in their drinking water.
Global river gaps revealed
Researchers have created the world’s first global assessment of gaps in protection of the world’s rivers.
Power plays on coal closure
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says “cheap power means jobs”, and renewable energy is not cheap.
QLD bill kills looming water rort
Queensland has tightened groundwater licence requirements for mines, without angering Adani.
Charges laid on Linc leaders
Five former Linc Energy executives have been charged with environmental offences.
Experts make coastal power claim
Engineers say wave power along the southeast coast of Australia is a viable source of renewable energy.
Dismay over asbestos dirt near dam
Questions are being asked after the discovery of asbestos-laden soil near Brisbane’s Leslie Harrison Dam.