Archive for January, 2004

Acting Prime Minister says green politics has invaded schoolsLink to full story

Acting Prime Minister John Anderson has suggested state schools are teaching children to view farmers as environmental vandals.

posted by seamas on January 22, 2004 at 8:04 pm · filed under Various and general

UK leading the way on emissions tradingLink to full story

The WWF says the UK government has set the standard for other European Union member states with its detailed proposal for a national emission trading plan.

posted by seamas on January 21, 2004 at 8:03 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

Greenpeace calls on the Government to reject clean energy adviceLink to full story

Greenpeace wants the Australian Government to reject an expert panel’s recommendation against increasing greenhouse targets before 2010. Greenpeace believes green energy initiatives will be limited unless the targets are increased.

posted by seamas on January 20, 2004 at 8:02 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Queensland Premier says tree clearing will end in three yearsLink to full story

Queensland Premier Peter Beattie says his state will meet the full cost of compensating farmers for an end to tree clearing within three years. Queensland had been negotiating to share the cost of compensation with the Federal Government.

posted by seamas on January 18, 2004 at 8:01 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

ACF outlines necessary national response to climate changeLink to full story

The Executive Director of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Don Henry, has outlined the steps the Australian Government needs to take in response to climate change. Henry believes the Government’s current approach is directionless.

posted by seamas on January 16, 2004 at 8:01 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

Melbourne water authorities listening to save waterLink to full story

New acoustic methods are being used in Melbourne to detect leaking pipes and isolate cracks. The technology is expected to save around 9 billion litres of water over the next six years.

posted by seamas on January 16, 2004 at 8:00 pm · filed under Various and general

Land clearing a major Queensland election issueLink to full story

The Wilderness Society says land clearing will be the number one environment issue at the Queensland State Election. The group is hoping all parties will match Labor’s promise of a ban on clearing by 2006.

posted by seamas on January 16, 2004 at 7:59 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases