Archive for December, 2005

WA Government criticised over weed managementLink to full story

West Australian Liberal MP Steve Thomas claims the State Government has failed to halt the spread of the arum lily noxious weed.

Dolphin meat possibly used in illegal fishingLink to full story

Illegal fishermen recently caught of the northern coast of Australia are suspected of using dolphin meat to bait sharks.

Group claims new Tasmanian dam will destroy forestsLink to full story

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust claims the state government’s plans for construction of the Meander Dam breach the Forest Practices Act because it will destroy much of a rarer species of eucalyptus.

Thousands of fish and birds die in polluted lagoonLink to full story

Discharge of effluent is being blamed for the death of up to 25,000 fish in Salty Lagoon on the NSW North Coast.

Waste water recyclingLink to full story

A new pilot program to test the effectiveness of microfiltration and reverse osmosis in the treatment of industrial waste water.

Tasmanian tree is number 6 of the world’s tallestLink to full story

The Tasmanian Blue Gum found in the Snowy Ranges in the South of Tasmania is now recorded as the 6th tallest in the world. Discovered near to burnt and logged areas there is worry that other equally gigantic trees are being destroyed indiscriminately.

Recognition and preservation in the new Kalpowar National Park agreementLink to full story

The creation of a 200,000 hectare national park and return an additional 200,000 hectares of land to Traditional Owners of the area is the result of 10 year of patience from the Traditional Owners and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Hidden environmental costs of ChristmasLink to full story

Consumerism is once again damaging the environment. According to a recent report, for every dollar Australians spend on new clothes as gifts requires 20 litres (four gallons) of water and 3.4 square metres (37 sq feet) of land in the manufacturing process.

Mobil’s fuel leak in BirkenheadLink to full story

Mobil’s delivery line in its Birkenhead storage facility leaked fuel early last month and the company has only recently confirmed this.

Rebuilding Aceh may lead to deforestation and landslidesLink to full story

Tsunami-devastated Aceh in Indonesia is undergoing reconstruction. Thousands of homes need to be built, however, this will mean extensive deforestation in many areas, which will inevitably lead to major landslides and flash floods.

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