Archive for September, 2005

ACF against cashing in on nuclear waste storageLink to full story

The ACF is strongly opposed to Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke’s suggestion that Australia could become a global repository for nuclear waste. It suggests the exporting of renewable energy technologies as a better way to boost the economy.

posted by seamas on September 27, 2005 at 1:40 pm · filed under Media releases Recycling and waste

Flannery: Cyclones could devastate AustraliaLink to full story

Scientist Tim Flannery has warned that storms such as Hurricane Katrina could become common in Australia if global warming is not checked.

posted by markmann on September 25, 2005 at 9:44 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Flannery: The Weather MakersLink to full story

Edited extract from Tim Flannery’s “The Weather Makers”.

posted by markmann on September 25, 2005 at 9:42 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Flannery warning over global warmingLink to full story

Tim Flannery’s new book focuses on the danger of climate change.

posted by markmann on September 25, 2005 at 9:41 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Global warming to bring tropical diseasesLink to full story

Extreme heat and tropical diseases such as dengue fever could kill thousands of Australians by the end of the century, a report warns.

posted by markmann on September 23, 2005 at 5:19 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Water bills could rise $120Link to full story

Sydney water bills could rise up to $120 to pay for a desalination plant.

posted by markmann on September 23, 2005 at 5:17 pm · filed under Various and general

Howard boost for biofuelsLink to full story

Fuel containing up to 5% biofuel could soon be sold without any labelling as the Govt. tries to boost the biofuel industry.

posted by markmann on September 23, 2005 at 5:16 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

ACF points to economic incentive to ditch carsLink to full story

The Australian Conservation Foundation is encouraging people to avoid high petrol prices by choosing to cycle, walk or take public transport instead of driving their cars.

posted by seamas on September 21, 2005 at 10:48 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

Global warming threat to Blue MountainsLink to full story

Experts say gobal warming could mean more regular bushfires, threatening the Blue Mountains forests and Sydney’s water supply.

posted by markmann on September 19, 2005 at 5:58 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

SA Opposition unhappy with Victorian toxic dump plansLink to full story

The State Opposition in South Australia is protesting Victorian Government plans to set up a toxic waste dump near Mildura and the River Murray.

posted by seamas on September 19, 2005 at 3:41 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

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