Archive for March, 2005

Calls to ban termite pesticideLink to full story

Environmentalists are calling for a termite pesticide used in homes and farming to be banned after a spill killed large numbers of fish and birds.

posted by markmann on March 23, 2005 at 3:44 pm · filed under Various and general

Supermarkets take lead on plastic bagsLink to full story

Supermarkets are offering alternatives to plastic bags but other retailers have been slow to follow suit.

posted by markmann on March 23, 2005 at 3:18 pm · filed under Various and general

GM crops "can harm wildlife’Link to full story

A UK study has found that GM crops contribute to the decline of farmland wildlife.

posted by markmann on March 23, 2005 at 3:17 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Govt may end solar panel rebateLink to full story

The Federal government may end a scheme to give a rebate for installing solar panels.

posted by markmann on March 23, 2005 at 3:15 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Global dimming complicates greenhouse pictureLink to full story

An ABC Four Corners documentary explores the phenomenon of ‘global dimming’

posted by markmann on March 22, 2005 at 2:44 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Founder leaves Earth SanctuariesLink to full story

John Warmsley has left Earth Sanctuaries, the company he founded 30 years ago to create wildlife sanctuary, due to financial difficulties.

posted by markmann on March 18, 2005 at 3:13 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Greens and farmers agree on land clearing packageLink to full story

Greens and farmers have agreed on a plan to compensate farmers for not clearing land

posted by markmann on March 18, 2005 at 3:10 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Go-ahead for oil drilling in Alaskan refugeLink to full story

The US Senate has voted in favour of allowing oil drilling in the Alaskan wildlife refuge.

posted by markmann on March 18, 2005 at 3:07 pm · filed under Various and general

Climate change meeting in LondonLink to full story

Ministers from 20 countries (including Australia) have met in London to discuss climate change and emissions reduction measures.

posted by seamas on March 17, 2005 at 3:37 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Green groups stand firm on land clearing lawsLink to full story

Responding to comments by Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson, environmental groups have expressed strong opposition to any watering down of land clearing laws.

posted by seamas on March 17, 2005 at 3:32 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases

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