Archive for October, 2005

Blair says US must be involved in climate changeLink to full story

British Prime Minister Tony Blair believes a new climate initiative involving the United States is the only way to effectively tackle global warming. Australia’s Environment Minister has backed a new approach over the Kyoto Protocol.

Orica complete groundwater treatment plant in SydneyLink to full story

A $110 million contaminated groundwater extraction and treatment plant has been constructed by Orica to fix the problems it created beside Botany Bay in Sydney.

Calls to end deep sea trawlingLink to full story

Australia has been urged to lead in standing against the environmentally destructive practice of deep sea bottom trawling.

Navy denies responsibility for beachingsLink to full story

The Defence Department has rejected suggestions that Navy vessels’ sonar were responsible for the mass stranding of pilot whales in Marion Bay.

130 whales beached in TasmaniaLink to full story

Marion Bay in south-eastern Tasmania has been the location of several waves of whale beachings over the past day.

Better health through biodiversityLink to full story

A study has found that natural biodiversity shields humans from the spread of emerging diseases and preservation of biodiversity would be a preventative measure to stop disease spread.

Hard work ahead for EU in meeting Kyoto targetLink to full story

The old EU-15 states have a long way to go in order to meet their greenhouse gas emission reduction target, despite an overall drop in emissions so far.

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