Archive for February, 2004

Opposition to replanting of ACT pine plantationsLink to full story

ACT Forests has decided that the replanting of pine plantations lost in recent bushfires will go ahead, despite calls for native vegetation to be planted instead and advice from an environmental researcher not to clear the burnt trees.

posted by seamas on February 28, 2004 at 12:21 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Toxic chemicals found in household itemsLink to full story

Harmful chemicals found in everyday household items pose a threat to the health of individuals and wildlife

posted by ecomedia on February 26, 2004 at 9:32 pm · filed under Media releases Recycling and waste

Reduced Usage of Plastic Bags ChallengedLink to full story

Planet Ark says more action is required to reduce use of Plastic Bags

posted by ecomedia on February 26, 2004 at 8:38 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

N.S.W. to plant GM Canola CropsLink to full story

Field Trials in N.S.W. of GM Canola crops expected to go ahead as early as April.

posted by ecomedia on February 25, 2004 at 2:18 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Plasitc Bag Usage ReducedLink to full story

Supermarkets and Consumers are well on the way to reducing usage of plastic bags.

posted by ecomedia on February 25, 2004 at 1:54 pm · filed under Media releases Recycling and waste

New centre to advocate sustainable living and farmingLink to full story

The planned Whirrakee Sustainable Lifestyle and Agriculture Centre, based on farming land at Huntly in Victoria, will demonstrate energy efficient lifestyle options, as well as sustainable farming.

posted by seamas on February 25, 2004 at 12:12 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Council members pressured over GM canola trialLink to full story

The GM Advisory Council is divided on whether to approve a 5,000 acre trial of genetically modified canola in New South Wales.

posted by seamas on February 25, 2004 at 12:07 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Report warns of catastrophic climate changeLink to full story

Abrupt climate change, coupled with overpopulation and the proliferation of nuclear weapons, could pose a serious threat to the world in the coming decades, according to a report commissioned by the Pentagon. Experts believe that the threat of catastrophic climate change far overshadows that of terrorism.

posted by seamas on February 22, 2004 at 10:17 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Rising sea temperatures may harm coral along the Barrier ReefLink to full story

Rising sea temperatures along Australia’s Eastern sea board including Tasmania could cause the Corals of the Barrier Reef to become bleached.

posted by ecomedia on February 22, 2004 at 4:27 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Murray cod washing up dead on the Darling RiverLink to full story

Farmers on the Darling River in New South Wales are blaming government mismanagement for the poor quality of water in the river.

posted by seamas on February 22, 2004 at 10:15 am · filed under Oceans and coasts

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