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Prediction of hefty emissions trading within five years

Annual global trade in emissions could reach $A56 billion by 2010, according to a new study.

posted by seamas on February 17, 2005 at 3:39 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

The South Australian Government will shift Adeliade’s buses and trains over to a 20% biodiesel fuel mix in coming years.

posted by seamas on February 17, 2005 at 3:35 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

With a ban imposed by indigenous owners set to expire, a subsidiary of AREVA plans to restart its uranium mining in Kakadu National Park.

posted by seamas on February 17, 2005 at 3:21 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Projects in Queensland will get $150 million to improve water quality and biodiversity.

posted by markmann on February 16, 2005 at 5:14 pm · filed under Various and general

Adelaide will host an Australian-New Zealand business conference on climate change next year.

posted by markmann on February 16, 2005 at 5:13 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

State premier Bob Carr said it was “overwhelmingly likely” NSW will sell off its state forests, valued at $1billion.

posted by markmann on February 16, 2005 at 5:11 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Victorian Energy Minister Theo Theophanous has confirmed the Bald Hills wind energy program will go ahead despite local protests.

posted by markmann on February 16, 2005 at 5:10 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy