Archive for June, 2004

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.

Water trading plan proposedLink to full story

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

Greens attack water dealLink to full story

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

Oil giant under scrutinyLink to full story

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

New species maybe found in Artic OceanLink to full story

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

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