Archive for January, 2005

Pro-whaling bloc in PacificLink to full story

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati - whose main trading partner is Japan - has joined the International Whaling Commission, sparking fears of a pro-whaling bloc in the Pacific.

posted by markmann on January 20, 2005 at 3:28 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Sydney draining life from ShoalhavenLink to full story

Sydney is syphoning off a third of the water from the Shoalhaven River, threatening to damage the river’s ecology.

posted by markmann on January 20, 2005 at 3:25 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

WWF calls for sustainable reconstruction after tsunamiLink to full story

The WWF wants governments to invest in environmentally sustainable reconstruction efforts following the recent tusnami disaster.

posted by seamas on January 14, 2005 at 4:22 pm · filed under Media releases

Tasmanian protesters blockade new forestry roadLink to full story

Protesters are blockading the construction of a new forestry road in Tasmania’s Weld Valley.

posted by seamas on January 14, 2005 at 4:19 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Native species hit by South Australian bushfiresLink to full story

Bushfires in South Australia may have had a devastating impact on the brush-tailed possum and yellow-tailed black cockatoo species.

posted by seamas on January 14, 2005 at 4:16 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Macquarie Marsh wetlands under threatLink to full story

A NSW Government survey has found the internationally prized Macquarie Marshes are on the brink of ecological collapse.

posted by markmann on January 12, 2005 at 4:23 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

70 bird species threatenedLink to full story

70 species of Australian birds could be extinct by the end of the century, according to ccologist Cagan Sekercioglu.

posted by markmann on January 12, 2005 at 4:02 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Bushfires threaten Melbourne catchmentLink to full story

A buildup of forest fuel in Melbourne’s catchment could reduce runoff to the city by up to 40 per cent.

posted by markmann on January 12, 2005 at 4:00 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Abrolhos Islands look set for eco tourismLink to full story

A plan to develop Western Australia’s Abrolhos Islands for eco tourism is waiting on Government environmental approvals.

posted by seamas on January 10, 2005 at 11:19 am · filed under Various and general

Sydney water conservation efforts put off restrictionsLink to full story

Water restrictions have been avoided in Sydney thanks to successful water conservation initiatives.

posted by seamas on January 10, 2005 at 11:16 am · filed under Various and general

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