Archive for November, 2005

Forestry Tasmania accused of eco tourism hypocrisyLink to full story

Members of the Save the Weld Action Group (SWAG) have highlighted the destruction of unique forests, just minutes from one of Tasmania’s premiere tourist attractions, at the National Eco Tourism Conference meet being held at the Tahune Airwalk tommorrow, 30th November. The protest will coincide with a presentation made by Evan Rolley, Forestry Tasmania’s CEO.

posted by seamas on November 30, 2005 at 3:38 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases

Walk Against Warming: December 3Link to full story

A series of public events will be occurring on Saturday, December 3 as part of the “Walk Against Warming” (WAW) campaign (includes link to WAW homepage).

posted by ecomedia on November 30, 2005 at 3:34 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Lord May to highlight lobby groups’ hampering of scienceLink to full story

In his final speech to the UK’s academy of science, Lord May will point out the negative effect that lobby groups are playing in holding back scientific progress on environmental issues.

posted by ecomedia on November 30, 2005 at 3:21 pm · filed under Various and general

Yet another tropical storm in the AtlanticLink to full story

Just one day from the conclusion of the official Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in the central Atlantic. Although a much milder, less threatening storm than the likes of Katrina and Rita, it is the 26th of a record breaking season. The 2nd most hectic hurricane season was 1933, when 21 storms were recorded.

posted by ecomedia on November 30, 2005 at 3:10 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Attitudes towards nuclear energyLink to full story

A Planet Ark Factbox summarises eight countries’ attitudes to and usage of nuclear power.

posted by ecomedia on November 30, 2005 at 3:05 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

BHP’s contribution to terrorismLink to full story

According to David Noonan from the Australian Conservation Foundation “BHPB’s uranium exports contribute to the risk of nuclear accidents and terrorism, of weapons proliferation and dirty bombs.?

posted by ecomedia on November 30, 2005 at 12:41 pm · filed under Media releases Recycling and waste

Beaching of whales attributed to military sonarLink to full story

The UN Environmental Program has officially recognised the fact that perhaps the increasing incidences of whales beaching themselves is due to military sonar.

posted by ecomedia on November 30, 2005 at 12:33 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

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