Archive for December, 2004

Deer declared a threat to NSW wildlifeLink to full story

A scientific study says wild deer are threatening many species of endangered native wildlife.

5 million without essentials after tsunami says WHOLink to full story

The World Health Organisation estimates that 5 million people are without food, water and basic sanitation following one of the worst tsunamis to hit countries on the Indian Ocean.

Bush opens up forests for loggingLink to full story

New US legislation will make it easier to log forests without going through lengthy environmental reviews.

Australian government considers carbon trading planLink to full story

The government is looking at carbon trading plans and other climate change policies, environment minister Ian Campbell said.

Research says warming could make reefs growLink to full story

New research by CSIRO and the UNSW claims global warming could stimulate growth of coral reefs rather than destroy them.

NSW hopes to get into emissions tradeLink to full story

The NSW government believes it can sidestep Australia’s refusal to sign the Kyoto Protocol and participate in carbon emissions trading.

ACF puts annual cost of not signing up to Kyoto at $1bLink to full story

The Australian Conservation Foundation claims the failure to ratify the Kyoto Protocol will cost Australian industry more than $1 billion annually.

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