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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.