Archive for May, 2004

ES Link to buy into Earth SanctuariesLink to full story

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 Various and general

New research estimates the cost of feral pestsLink to full story

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 Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Australia commits to ban on organic pollutantsLink to full story

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 Media releases Waste, recycling and sustainable living

Investigation suggests charges over water contaminationLink to full story

A Northern Territory Government mines department investigation has recommended Energy Resources of Australia be prosecuted over uranium levels in drinking water at its Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu. The recommendation is supported by Australian environmental groups.

posted by seamas on May 24, 2004 at 2:28 pm · filed under Media releases Waste, recycling and sustainable living

ACF claims new marine plan does little for conservationLink to full story

The Australian Conservation Foundation says the Government’s new South-east Regional Marine Plan does not do enough to protect marine species and habitat.

posted by seamas on May 24, 2004 at 2:21 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts

Russia to fast track ratification of the Kyoto ProtocolLink to full story

President Vladimir Putin, has said his country will move quickly to ratify the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, following agreement to admit Russia to the World Trade Organisation.

posted by seamas on May 24, 2004 at 2:17 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Policy research group warns of trade sanctions over climate protocolLink to full story

The Australian Government may face trade sanctions if it fails to ratify the Kyoto protocol on climate change, according to the Australia Institute.

posted by seamas on May 24, 2004 at 2:11 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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