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Restrictions cut Sydney water use 10%

Restrictions cut Sydney water use 10% but an expert panel says there is still 20% to go to meet targets.

posted by markmann on September 24, 2004 at 4:47 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

NSW urged to make water restrictions permanent

The NSW Premier’s water panel has advised permanent water restrictions for Sydney plus largescale recycling of stormwater and sewage.

posted by markmann on September 24, 2004 at 4:35 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Study reveals risk of cross-breeding for GM grass

A study released following a US trial of genetically modified grass showed that its pollen was found to travel up to 21km away. This result has raised concerns about the risk of cross-breeding.

posted by ecomedia on September 23, 2004 at 10:52 am · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

High impact of global warming on Antartic ice-shelves

NASA scientists have released studies showing the impact global warming is having on Antartica and rising sea-levels. Since 2002, large ice-shelves have melted, causing the glaciers above them to melt at at alarming speed. Furthermore, the breakdown of ice shelves and the subsequent melting of glaciers is causing sea levels to rise.

posted by ecomedia on September 23, 2004 at 10:16 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Plantations threaten Launceston’s water supply

The expansion of plantations in upper catchment areas is posing a threat to Launceston’s water supply, according to geo-hydrologist Dr David Leaman and the Wilderness Society.

posted by seamas on September 23, 2004 at 9:21 am · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases

Tasmania sets timeframe for 1080 ban

1080, a poison designed to stop wildlife eating plantation seedlings, will be phased out of use in Tasmanian state forests by December 2005.

posted by seamas on September 23, 2004 at 9:16 am · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Brown pressures major parties for forest policies

Bob Brown, leader of the Australian Greens, is demanding the release of the major parties’ forest policies so the Greens can decide how to direct preferences.

posted by seamas on September 23, 2004 at 9:13 am · filed under Various and general