Archive for April, 2005

Report criticises ‘green’ building rulesLink to full story

A report by the Productivity Commission has called for the scrapping of regulations designed to make new buildings more energy efficient

posted by markmann on April 26, 2005 at 3:22 pm · filed under Various and general

Scientists find proof that Antarctic glaciers are retreatingLink to full story

The British Antarctic Survey Group has published evidence that close to 90% of Antarctic glaciers retreated in the past half century.

posted by seamas on April 24, 2005 at 10:22 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Queensland Government takes stand against huntersLink to full story

Duck and quail hunting has been banned in Queensland for 2005, due to falling waterbird numbers.

posted by seamas on April 22, 2005 at 11:48 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Peak oil happening nowLink to full story

Global oil production may have peaked, with implications that will change the way we live

posted by markmann on April 21, 2005 at 4:46 pm · filed under Various and general

Banned GM corn found in AustraliaLink to full story

A strain of GM food banned in Europe may be present in Australia after the manufacturer ‘mistakenly’ supplied it to farmers.

posted by markmann on April 20, 2005 at 2:21 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Science Minister advocates nuclear power optionLink to full story

Federal Science Minister Brendan Nelson has suggested nuclear power as a solution to carbon emissions from coal burning power stations.

posted by seamas on April 19, 2005 at 3:40 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Algae reduces oxygen in WA rivers, killing fishLink to full story

Toxic algae blooms in Western Australia’s Swan and Canning rivers are killing hundreds of fish.

posted by seamas on April 19, 2005 at 3:15 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Environment Commissioner questions catchment loggingLink to full story

Dr Ian McPhail, the Victorian Environment Commissioner, has expressed concerns about logging in the state’s water catchment areas.

posted by seamas on April 18, 2005 at 11:25 am · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Keep out of politics, environmental groups toldLink to full story

The Federal Government has told environmental organisations they will lose their tax-deductible status if they engage in political advocacy

posted by markmann on April 17, 2005 at 3:06 pm · filed under Various and general

Premier outlines desalination project solution for PerthLink to full story

Western Australia’s Premier Geoff Gallop says Perth will rely on a wind turbine powered desalination plant to provide the city with enough fresh water in the face of declining rainfall.

posted by seamas on April 15, 2005 at 2:10 pm · filed under Various and general

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