Archive for June, 2005

CSIRO report predicts more water shortages in MelbourneLink to full story

According to a new CSIRO report, water shortages are expected to only get worse in Melbourne, as a result of global warming.

posted by seamas on June 22, 2005 at 1:26 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

We need to do more to provide water securityLink to full story

Scientist Mike Archer says there is much more Australia should be doing to achieve water security

posted by markmann on June 21, 2005 at 3:48 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Water price rise aims to boost savingLink to full story

The rise in Sydney Water rates is mainly designed to boost the market for water-saving products.

posted by markmann on June 21, 2005 at 3:42 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Sydney water rates to riseLink to full story

Sydney Water has announced price hikes as reservoir levels continue to fall.

posted by markmann on June 21, 2005 at 3:41 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Churches and ACF team up on climate changeLink to full story

The ACF has joined forces with the National Council of Churches to release a brochure on climate change, to be distributed to churches nationally

posted by ecomedia on June 21, 2005 at 3:00 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Drought towns innovating to preserve water suppliesLink to full story

Towns throughout drought affected Australia are considering new methods of water conservation in the face of dwindling water reserves

posted by ecomedia on June 21, 2005 at 2:55 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

New NSW houses to be more water and energy efficientLink to full story

From July 1, new houses built in regional NSW will need to show they are water and energy efficient, under new building codes

posted by ecomedia on June 21, 2005 at 2:44 pm · filed under Various and general

Minister casts doubt over IWC futureLink to full story

Ian Campbell, Federal Minister for the Environment, has said that the last minute addition of new members to the IWC may harm its credibility

posted by ecomedia on June 21, 2005 at 2:39 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Early setback for Japan at IWC meetingLink to full story

In an early vote at the IWC meeting, Japan has failed to pass an amendment to the agenda which would have lent support to its pro-whaling stance

posted by ecomedia on June 21, 2005 at 2:31 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Debate growing in Australia over nuclear power to reduce CO2 emissionsLink to full story

The environment appears to be a key factor in the renewed debate over whether Australia should increase its reliance on nuclear power.

posted by ecomedia on June 21, 2005 at 2:26 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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