Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - February, 2017
A new study could change the way we think about the formation of Earth’s atmosphere.
Joyce's choice gets pricey
The national pesticides authority is currently operating out of a rural fast food restaurant.
Profits spared in pesticide drop
Scientists say lower pesticide does not have to harm productivity or profitability for farms.
Reef leaks could seed rain
Coral reefs can emit a gas that affects rainfall, biogeochemists have found.
Flood works to halt flows
South Australia has launched a $140 million flood mitigation plan for Adelaide.
Anger over Adani appointment
The Queensland Government has been slammed for appointing an Adani director to oversee the Abbot Point coal port.
Experts urge CCS leadership
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says Australia should get into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Dolphin-cam seeks secrets
Australian research engineers have gathered footage from cameras mounted on wild dolphins off the coast New Zealand.
Fish to feel oxygen pinch
The level of oxygen in the oceans is dropping, threatening the habitat, behaviour and viability of fish stocks.
Funds flow to pump-power plan
ARENA has approved a $450,000 pumped hydro energy storage project for South Australia.
NT mining money missing
The Northern Territory Government has been accused of redirecting money meant for cleaning up old mines.
Monadelphous makes PNG moves
Australian firm Monadelphous has entered into a joint venture with US firm Jacobs Engineering to access PNG oil.
Waters winds back coal claims
Greens Senator Larissa Waters has been forced to retract claims about coal miner Adani’s chief executive.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
Farms funds opened wider
The Federal Government says it is making it easier for struggling farmers to access support payments.
Greens say windfall should fix water
The Tasmanian Greens want Launceston's outdated water and sewerage system to be fixed with a government windfall.