Archive for July, 2003

Great white shark numbers hurt by fishingLink to full story

Andrew Fox, an shark researcher, says commercial fishing in Australia kills around 200 protected great white sharks every year.

posted by seamas on July 28, 2003 at 10:11 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Hallam Bypass features ecological filtering systemLink to full story

The newly opened Hallam Bypass in Victoria has been built with a water run-off system that filters toxics from stormwater. The water then flows to nearby wetlands.

posted by seamas on July 28, 2003 at 10:04 am · filed under Waste, recycling and sustainable living

Living Murray initiative to hit farmersLink to full story

Feature report on the expected impact of the Living Murray initiative, which will see around 20% of the river’s flow returned.

posted by seamas on July 28, 2003 at 10:00 am · filed under Oceans and coasts

NT land clearing threatens wildlifeLink to full story

Barry Brook, a scientist from the Northern Territory University, is worried that continuing land clearing trends may see the extinction of many small mammals.

posted by seamas on July 25, 2003 at 1:54 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Government to protect marine life from netsLink to full story

The Queensland Government will use buoys with satellite transmitters attached to locate marine life trapped in shark nets.

posted by seamas on July 25, 2003 at 1:51 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

US proposes long-term climate researchLink to full story

The Bush Administration has announced a ten year study of the global climate to be conducted by the US Climate Change Science Program. The WWF argues the proposal is a delaying tactic.

posted by seamas on July 25, 2003 at 1:47 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

GM canola officially approvedLink to full story

Gene Technology Regulator Sue Meek has officially approved genetically modified canola for commercial release in Australia. The approval follows a public consultation period. Dr Meek says the decision did not consider economic issues.

posted by seamas on July 25, 2003 at 1:41 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

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