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Logging increases water usage

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

posted by ecomedia on June 28, 2004 at 4:29 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

States pledge action on renewable energy

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.

posted by seamas on June 27, 2004 at 5:53 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Garrett faces Port Botany test

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

posted by seamas on June 27, 2004 at 5:51 pm · filed under Various and general

Water trading plan proposed

As Australia faces tougher water restrictions, a national system to allow water to be traded as a commodity is to be created.

posted by seamas on June 27, 2004 at 5:50 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Greens attack water deal

The Greens say the new national water pact will not help save the Murray-Darling river system.

posted by seamas on June 27, 2004 at 5:46 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Oil giant under scrutiny

Shell stands accused of not delivering its promise on its environmental and social obligiations.

posted by ecomedia on June 27, 2004 at 5:30 pm · filed under Media releases

New species maybe found in Artic Ocean

An international project to explore marine life in the Arctic Ocean, part of the 10-year, $1 billion Census of Marine Life, could discover thousands of new species, scientists said yesterday

posted by ecomedia on June 27, 2004 at 5:21 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts