eco media » 2004

Russian support takes climate treaty over the line

Russia has ratified the Kyoto Protocol. The treaty’s target to cover 55 countries and 55% of global emissions has now been met.

posted by seamas on October 25, 2004 at 11:01 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Climate change aids cane toads’ march

CSIRO research suggests climate change will see cane toads move into Sydney in 20-30 years and Western Australia within just five years.

posted by seamas on October 22, 2004 at 2:51 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Bill to address cyanide leaching from mine operations

With the support of the Government, Lismore based Rainforest Information Centre (RIC) and the New South Wales Greens have opened debate on the Mining Amendment (Cyanide Leaching) Bill.

posted by seamas on October 22, 2004 at 2:47 pm · filed under Media releases Recycling and waste

WWF report names Australia among 5 worst nations

The World Wide Fund for Nature’s Living Planet Report has singled out several countries, including Australia, as the worst culprits when it comes to destroying the environment.

posted by seamas on October 22, 2004 at 2:41 pm · filed under Various and general

Solution sought for burping cows

Australian and New Zealand scientists are looking for ways to reduce the methane output of cattle, which make up a fifth of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

posted by markmann on October 21, 2004 at 4:44 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

"Organic" tampons not organic

The case of a range of tampons marketed as organic demonstrates a regulatory vacuum over imported organic goods.

posted by markmann on October 20, 2004 at 5:19 pm · filed under Various and general

Singapore shows Australia lead on recycling water

Last February Singapore residents started drinking water from three new water recycling plants.

posted by markmann on October 20, 2004 at 5:04 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Sydney homeowners must past water test to sell

From July 2007 Sydneysiders won’t be allowed to sell their home unless they meet water-efficiency targets.

posted by markmann on October 20, 2004 at 4:54 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

End Sydney Water monopoly, says expert

Water efficiency expert Peter Coombes of Newcastle University said Sydney Water’s monopoly has to end to solve the city’s water crisis.

posted by markmann on October 20, 2004 at 4:31 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Sydney water plan ‘a band-aid solution’

Critics have attacked the NSW Govt’s water plan for Sydney saying it does not amount to the necessary long-term strategic plan to avert a water crisis.

posted by markmann on October 20, 2004 at 4:29 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts