Archive for July, 2005

NSW mining industry to face tougher standards enforcementLink to full story

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

Tassie devil may qualify for threatened species listingLink to full story

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

Trapped whale cut free from Gold Coast shark netLink to full story

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.

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.

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