The debate on the Carbon Tax is reaching fever pitch as the legislation gets closer to being unveiled in parliament. In fact the tone and pitch of the debate is such that all reason has been abandoned in favour of shrill accusations from both sides.
Seems like a good time for me to get my megaphone out!
Even though I’ve worked as a chemical engineer most of my life, I’m dedicated to ongoing professional development.
I’m a firm believer in remaining “current”, particularly when it comes to the latest trends and developments in environmental chemistry.
And besides that, this stuff is really interesting (for chemical engineers, anyway!).
So last December, I jumped at the chance to attend the Pacifichem 2010 International Chemical Congress. Continue reading
While we’re on the topic of professional development…
Absorb Environmental Solutions was invited to present two technical papers at the inaugural National Environmental Conference run by CIGRE, an international organisation that shares technical information regarding electrical networks such as the national power grid. Continue reading
At an award ceremony in London, Richard Branson personally congratulated Certificate IV graduate in On-Site Environmental Management Les Payne on his innovative “recycled chock”.
Based in Brisbane, Les is the OHSE Compliance Manager for Virgin Australia. Continue reading
