Archive for October, 2005

SA wind farming projects jeopardisedLink to full story

Changes to licensing rules making wind farms more expensive to establish are threatening South Australia’s renewable energy sector.

posted by ecomedia on October 24, 2005 at 11:25 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Anti-uranium groups claim they are being silencedLink to full story

Several groups are claiming that the federal government’s inquiry committee on uranium mining is silencing opposition to the establishment of mines.

posted by ecomedia on October 24, 2005 at 11:10 am · filed under Recycling and waste

Federal government falling behind on ocean protectionLink to full story

The Federal Government has been criticised over a lack of action regarding the protection of south-eastern Australia’s marine ecology.

posted by ecomedia on October 24, 2005 at 10:58 am · filed under Oceans and coasts

Guarantee over nuclear waste dump securityLink to full story

Dr John Loy, CEO of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, has told Northern Territorians that they need not fear any nuclear waste dump as any site would have to meet strict safety requirements.

posted by ecomedia on October 21, 2005 at 9:06 am · filed under Recycling and waste

Hurricane season creating historyLink to full story

Hurricane Wilma, whilst spinning up winds of 280 km/h and is threatening Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has made this North American hurricane season one of the busiest on record.

posted by ecomedia on October 21, 2005 at 9:01 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Victorian government’s new water saving planLink to full story

The Victorian Government is drafting a new 50-year plan in an attempt to preserve Melbourne’s water resources.

posted by ecomedia on October 21, 2005 at 8:49 am · filed under Oceans and coasts

Ozone layer may be repairingLink to full story

The gap in the ozone layer over Antarctica may have peaked. Global warming of the atmosphere may be slowing restoration of ozone levels but it is expected that the gap will continue to repair over the coming years.

posted by ecomedia on October 19, 2005 at 5:28 pm · filed under Various and general

African coral reefs at the mercy of climate changeLink to full story

Increasing sea surface temperatures off the east coast of Africa are expected to destroy the region’s coral reefs in a matter of decades.

posted by ecomedia on October 19, 2005 at 5:17 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Victorian cities face future drinking water shortagesLink to full story

Geelong and Ballarat are expected to run short of drinking water within the next ten years, unless trends change or alternative sources are found.

posted by seamas on October 18, 2005 at 5:21 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Ecotrust Canada presents at ACF roundtable discussionsLink to full story

Representatives from Ecotrust Canada are in Australia for a series of meetings about establishing a ‘conservation economy’.

posted by seamas on October 18, 2005 at 5:13 pm · filed under Media releases

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