Archive for July, 2005

ACF urges debate on reduction of greenhouse emissionsLink to full story

Following the release of a report on climate change, ACF Executive Director Don Henry has called for Australia to implement urgent practical measures to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.

New UK law to reduce trade in endangered wildlife productsLink to full story

WWF and Traffic International have helped to close a British legal loophole that allowed trade in products made from endangered species.

Business and community respond to solar initiativeLink to full story

The Australian Government claims its $75 million Solar Cities initiative has generated a lot of interest from businesses, industry and the broader community.

New Federal funding for local emissions reductionLink to full story

The Australian Government is making more grants available to local governments for projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

World Bank to tackle climate changeLink to full story

The World Bank wants to act as a mediator in the development of a new international climate change treaty.

Sea lion pups still falling victim to WA lobster fisheryLink to full story

The Wilderness Society has criticised Western Australia’s Fisheries Minister over delays to the introduction of sea lion exclusion devices to prevent the deaths of pups in the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery.

Victoria against Federal Government’s nuclear power ideaLink to full story

The Victorian Government has reaffirmed its support for coal power generation over other options, particularly nuclear power plants.

Govt protection act has failed, review findsLink to full story

The co-author of a review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act says development projects submitted for scrutiny under the Act are approved too often. He has also accused the Federal Government of political interference.

Desalination dismissed 10 years ago by Sydney WaterLink to full story

Sydney’s water agency decided not to pursue water desalination 10 years ago, according to a former executive of the utility, Dr Charles Essery. He says water recycling is a better solution to Sydney’s water shortage.

US shift on climate change is nearLink to full story

Former executive director of Greenpeace International, Paul Gilding, believes the ground is shifting on climate change and that the US and Australia will have to act accordingly.

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