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Archive for June, 2004

PM commits $5 million for new Tasmanian pulp millLink to full story

John Howard has offered Gunns Limited a $5 million incentive to go ahead with its planned $1 billion pulp mill in Tasmania.

NCC wants sanctuaries for threatened grey nurse sharksLink to full story

The Nature Conservation Council believes there are as few as 300 grey nurse sharks left off the East coast of Australia. The NCC are fighting for sanctuaries to be set up.

WA rainfall drop linked to land clearingLink to full story

New research from Macquarie University suggests that land clearing is the primary reason behind a 20% drop in winter rainfall in Western Australia over the past three decades.

NSW Government picked up on toxic waste incinerationLink to full story

Greenpeace claims the New South Wales Government’s incineration approach to toxic waste may breach an international treaty.

Mutation causes heart-shaped fruitLink to full story

Switerzland produced heart-shaped plums and cherries due to severe summer drought.

Could the Ocean solve our water problems?Link to full story

Desalination of sea water could be the likely solution to Sydney’s water problem.

Toxic Algae bloom kill fish in Swan RiverLink to full story

A toxic algae bloom in the Swan River has caused the death of 8,000 small fish.

Logging increases water usageLink to full story

If logging was phased out in the Thomson catchment area an extra 20 billion litres of water would be available for use.

States pledge action on renewable energyLink to full story

State energy ministers have pledged to take the lead on renewable energy, saying the Federal Government’s white paper does nothing to secure Australia’s energy future.

Garrett faces Port Botany testLink to full story

Greens say Peter Garrett must oppose expansion of Port Botany to secure green preference votes.

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