Stanford ultraresponsive magnetic nanoscavengers for next generation water purification

(Stanford School of Engineering 15 May 2013) A new synthetic nanoparticle from Stanford Engineering could disinfect, depollute, and desalinate contaminated water and then get removed magnetically. This improves upon existing technologies through ultraresponsiveness to magnetism.

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Port work fear for water, marine life

Townsville Bulletin DAVID SPARKES  May 16th, 2013

THE expansion of the Port of Townsville is likely to have an impact on seagrass and coral, according to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
“The impact is likely to be negative for water quality and habitats such as seagrass, coral, bottom-dwelling marine life as well as for some uses of the marine park such as fishing and ecotourism,” a spokesperson said.

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Rockhampton removes fluoride from water supply

ABC News Emilie Gramenz 15 May 2013

Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow says removing fluoride from the local water supply in the central Queensland city was the fairest outcome.

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Federal funds for new science research centre in Port Macquarie

Charles Sturt University News 10 May 2013

The Federal government has allocated $5.9 million towards a $8 million Food, Soil and Water Research Centre to be built by Charles Sturt University (CSU) in partnership with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.

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Conference Alert: Asia Pacific Water Recycling Conference 2013

1-4 July, 2013 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Leaders and decision-makers from across Australia and the Asia Pacific will take their seats at the upcoming Asia Pacific Water Recycling Conference which is to be held concurrently with the Membranes and Desalination Conference. This event that will compel you to discuss and debate a diverse range of water recycling challenges and solutions, explore new innovative technologies and ways to improve public acceptance, project delivery and thought leadership.

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Tests near former dump clean so far

Townsville Bulletin Anthony Templeton 15 May 2013

Environmental tests have started on the exposed former dump site on the banks of the Ross River to ensure it isn’t emitting hazardous material.

Heavy rains in February last year caused large sections of the Ross River near Bicentennial Park, which was used as a dump in the 1970s, to become unstable, causing decades-old rubbish to spew into the waterway.

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2013 International Congress on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences (ICCBES)

ICCBES August 8-10, 2013

The conference is to offer scholars, professionals, academics and graduate students to present, share, and discuss their studies from various perspectives in the fields of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences and so forth. All theoretical, empirical and practical papers or abstract from scholars and professionals in the above fields are all highly welcome.

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Gympie council backs fluoridated water

ABC News Frances Adcock 9 May 2013

The Gympie region will remain the only local government area in southern Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett to fluoridate its water supply.

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Mine’s 200-year threat to water

Sydney Morning Herald Bridie Jabour 8 May 2013

A new open-cut coalmine in Queensland, to be dug by Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal company, could affect water supplies in the region for up to 200 years.

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Report sparks fears cotton farmland being undermined

ABC News 7 may 2013

Cotton growers on Queensland’s Central Highlands say a new study shows underground mining can make irrigation farming land worthless.

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