eco media » 2004

Greener future for airplanes

Soya oil could be added to jet fuel in the future to reduce carbon dioxide emmissions.

posted by ecomedia on March 25, 2004 at 9:04 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Coal industry asks for research funding

The Australian coal industry wants Government research and development funding to explore ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from coal power generation. While environmental groups want a focus on renewable energy technologies instead.

posted by seamas on March 25, 2004 at 4:31 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

China’s environmental regulator lacks teeth

China is facing serious problems due to the limited powers of its environmental regulator.

posted by seamas on March 25, 2004 at 4:23 pm · filed under Various and general

Reef to benefit from more protection in coming months

Australia’s Environment Minister, David Kemp, says a Great Barrier Reef protection plan that has just passed the Senate will be implemented within months.

posted by seamas on March 25, 2004 at 4:08 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Jabiru community concern over contamination reports

The community living in Jabiru, near the Ranger Uranium Mine in the Northern Territory, want mine operators to keep them better informed about contamination issues.

posted by seamas on March 25, 2004 at 4:05 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

AMCS releases Sustainable Seafood Guide

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has released a guide designed to inform consumers about which seafoods they can avoid if they want to help keep the industry sustainable.

posted by seamas on March 24, 2004 at 7:31 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Democrats question repeat funding announcements

The Democrats claim state and federal governments are re-announcing environmental funding packages, making the public think more is being done than actually is.

posted by seamas on March 22, 2004 at 1:49 pm · filed under Media releases