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Archive for December, 2005

Dwindling bush on George’s RiverLink to full story

“McMansions” are squeezing out bushland on the banks of Sydney’s George’s River.

posted by markmann on December 29, 2005 at 4:08 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Biofuel exceeds targetLink to full story

Use of biofuels is set to exceed Federal Govt’s targets for 2005.

posted by markmann on December 23, 2005 at 3:42 pm · filed under Various and general

Pollutants mask global warmingLink to full story

Scientists claim that aerosol gases are helping keep the planet cool, so reducing air pollution could exacerbate global warming.

posted by markmann on December 22, 2005 at 3:39 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Dredging in Murray suspendedLink to full story

The health of the Murray River has improved dramatically and this has encouraged the South Australian government to suspend dredging activities along the mouth of the river.

posted by ecomedia on December 22, 2005 at 2:29 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

US Senate vetoes Arctic oil explorationLink to full story

The US Senate narrowly rejected the Bush administration’s plans to drill for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

posted by markmann on December 22, 2005 at 2:28 pm · filed under Various and general

More baby turtles this nestling seasonLink to full story

The endangered flatback turtle is reported to have had a bountiful nesting season in the north-west of Western Australia.

posted by ecomedia on December 22, 2005 at 2:27 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Scientists challenge anti-nuclear caseLink to full story

A report by Melbourne scientists argues the case against nuclear power has been overstated.

posted by markmann on December 22, 2005 at 2:24 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Bushfire season gets underwayLink to full story

Blazes around NSW marked the start of the summer’s bushfire season.

posted by markmann on December 22, 2005 at 2:18 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Sydney sewage ruling opens way for recyclingLink to full story

A landmark court ruling has ended Sydney Water’s sewage monopoly, opening the way for rival water recycling schemes.

posted by markmann on December 22, 2005 at 2:13 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

No wetlands compensation for WA landownersLink to full story

The West Australian Government has ruled out compensation for landowners who cannot develop protected wetland areas in their holdings.

posted by seamas on December 21, 2005 at 3:33 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

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