Archive for June, 2005

Federal committee to consider nuclear powerLink to full story

As part of an inquiry into Australia’s uranium reserves, a committee of federal MPs will investigate the possibilities of nuclear power in Australia

posted by ecomedia on June 28, 2005 at 7:10 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

NT urged to curb greenhouse gas emissionsLink to full story

The Northern Territory government is being encouraged to reduce greenhouse gas emmissions, which are three times higher than the national average per capita.

posted by ecomedia on June 28, 2005 at 6:55 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Coal-fired power plant decision key to Carr’s credentialsLink to full story

The Greens say New South Wales Premier Bob Carr’s decision on whether to proceed with construction of a new coal-fired power plant will define his environmental legacy to the state.

posted by seamas on June 27, 2005 at 10:54 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

GE crop resistance evident in insectsLink to full story

Crops genetically engineered to ward off insects with specific toxins are becoming less effective because insects are developing a resistence.

posted by seamas on June 27, 2005 at 10:51 am · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

IWC meeting winds up todayLink to full story

The IWC meeting in Korea concludes today, with both the pro- and anti- whaling nations vowing to convince more members to join before next year.

posted by ecomedia on June 24, 2005 at 10:36 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

NZ looking for more anti-whaling supportLink to full story

Following several close results at the IWC meeting this week, New Zealand is attempting to build more support for the anti-whaling stance.

posted by ecomedia on June 24, 2005 at 10:31 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Tasmanian fish species declared extinct in the wildLink to full story

Federal Environmental Minister Ian Campbell has officially declared one of Australia’s most endangered fish species extinct in the wild.

posted by ecomedia on June 24, 2005 at 10:26 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Conference to address future of Australian fish stocksLink to full story

Up to 300 delegates from Australia and overseas will meet in Darwin next month to look at the future of Australia’s aquatic environments

posted by ecomedia on June 24, 2005 at 10:21 am · filed under Oceans and coasts

Japan threat to add sealsLink to full story

Japan hinted it might begin “scientific” catches of Antarctic seals after losing its bid to increase its scientific quota of whales at the IWC

posted by markmann on June 23, 2005 at 2:26 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

CO2 emissions increase in the European UnionLink to full story

Figures show that CO2 emissions rose in the European Union during 2003, with Italy, Britain and Finland contributing more than their share. However, the executive commission is confident that the EU can meet targets set out under the Kyoto Protocol.

posted by seamas on June 22, 2005 at 1:34 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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