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.

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.

GM crops "can harm wildlife’Link to full story

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

Govt may end solar panel rebateLink to full story

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

Global dimming complicates greenhouse pictureLink to full story

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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