Archive for September, 2003

ACF wants more action to stop greenhouse pollutionLink to full story

The Australian Conservation Foundation has called on the Government to set a greenhouse reduction target, increase the mandatory renewable energy target to 10% by 2010, implement an energy efficiency target of 50% by 2025, and bring in emissions trading.

Russian forests policy will have wide impactLink to full story

Environmentalists are concerned by a Russian Government decision to review state ownership of forests. Russia accounts for 22% of the Earth’s forests and 15% of carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide absorption.

Indian Ocean coral at riskLink to full story

A marine biologist from Warwick University has warned that rising tempratures, combined with the El Nino effect, could have a devastating impact on coral reefs in the Indian Ocean in coming years.

Agreement between tourism and forestry attackedLink to full story

The Tasmanian Greens have criticised the recent Tourism and Forestry Protocol Agreement. They claim undertakings will force little or no improvement from loggers operating in the state.

Flying bustards show impact of land clearing in the NTLink to full story

Satellite tracking devices attached to bustards are helping scientitsts predict weather patterns and examine the impact of land use in the Northern Territory.

Rainfall decreasing in southern AustraliaLink to full story

CSIRO research has found that rainfall in the southern parts of Australia has dropped by 10% in the past 50 years. Some scientists think ozone depletion may be responsible for the change.

Australia will come close to Kyoto targetsLink to full story

The Australian Government is expects greenhouse gas emissions not to be far off Kyoto targets over the next decade. A reduction in land clearing has been the main area of improvement. The Government remains against ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.

Campaign against PaperlinX and ReflexLink to full story

Melbourne protesters are targeting PaperlinX’s Reflex brand in an attempt to highlight the negative impact its production is having on forests, drinking water and biodiversity in Victoria.

FoE unimpressed by failed WTO talksLink to full story

Friends of the Earth blames the European Union and United States’ stubbornness for the collapse of World Trade Organisation talks held in Mexico. FoE has no confidence in the WTO’s ability to develop fair and sustainable economies.

Community say on permanent water restrictionsLink to full story

The community will be consulted on proposed permanent water restrictions for Melbourne. The hosing down driveways is likely to be banned and sprinkler use restricted to cooler hours.

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