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Archive for July, 2005

NSW mining industry to face tougher standards enforcement

The New South Wales Government has increased enforcement efforts for environmental standards in the mining industry.

posted by seamas on July 29, 2005 at 5:12 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Tassie devil may qualify for threatened species listing

The Tasmanian Scientific Advisory Committee wants the tasmanian devil to be listed as a threatened species.

posted by seamas on July 29, 2005 at 5:09 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Trapped whale cut free from Gold Coast shark net

A young whale has been cut free from a Gold Coast shark net. Experts say the whale could have been asleep when it became entangled in the net.

posted by seamas on July 29, 2005 at 5:06 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

ACF urges debate on reduction of greenhouse emissions

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.

posted by ecomedia on July 26, 2005 at 9:05 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

New UK law to reduce trade in endangered wildlife products

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

posted by ecomedia on July 26, 2005 at 9:00 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Business and community respond to solar initiative

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

posted by seamas on July 25, 2005 at 8:16 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases