Launching a $22million water management research initiative, the Deputy Prime Minister has warned the CSIRO to avoid biased environmental ideology and provide scientific facts to support the management of the nation’s water resources.
posted by seamas on May 28, 2004 at 12:16 pm · filed under 
The Australian Conservation Foundation does not believe the Australian Government is commited to addressing climate change issues. It has again outlined the potential impact of climate change on the economy, health, and the environment.
posted by seamas on May 28, 2004 at 12:02 pm · filed under 
A manufacturer that claimed its plastic garbage bags would biodegrade in 28 days has been forced to remove its products from sale after a court found that the claims were untrue.
posted by seamas on May 28, 2004 at 11:57 am · filed under 
Australia’s Fisheries Minister has launched a national shark plan to raise awareness about the species and protect sharks from unsustainable fishing practices.
posted by seamas on May 27, 2004 at 4:21 pm · filed under 
The Australian Prime Minister has reaffirmed his opposition to ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, claiming it unfairly favours developing countries.
posted by seamas on May 27, 2004 at 4:08 pm · filed under
The Victorian Government has announced plans to create a new 100,000-hectare national park that will protect wildlife and old growth forest in the Otway ranges.
posted by seamas on May 27, 2004 at 4:05 pm · filed under 
The Australian Government is set to announce a $500 million incentive scheme to encourage use of cleaner energy, as well as an education campaign for businesses and the general public.
posted by seamas on May 27, 2004 at 4:02 pm · filed under
ES Link has decided to take a 65% stake in fellow ecotourism company, Earth Sanctuaries, delivering a vital injection of cash into the business.
posted by seamas on May 27, 2004 at 3:56 pm · filed under 
Feral pests cause over $720 million worth of damage in Australia each year, according to a report released by the Pest Animal Control Cooperative Research Centre. Foxes are the worst offenders.
posted by seamas on May 27, 2004 at 3:51 pm · filed under
Australia ratified the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants late last week, committing to phasing out the use and manufacture of persistent organic pollutants.
posted by seamas on May 24, 2004 at 2:33 pm · filed under 
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