Archive for January, 2006

PM backs recycling ahead of seawater desalinationLink to full story

Australia’s Prime Minister John Howard says water recycling should be used to tackle shortages ahead of sea water desalination approaches.

posted by seamas on January 31, 2006 at 3:36 pm · filed under Various and general

Deep sea coral reefs in the Mediterranean protectedLink to full story

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean has established protection for three ecologically-important deep sea areas in waters off Italy, Cyprus and Egypt.

posted by seamas on January 31, 2006 at 3:33 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts

Irreversible climate change could occur this centuryLink to full story

Scientists believe irreversible damage could be done to the planet by just a three degree Celsius rise in global temperatures. The damage may be greater and occur sooner than previously though.

posted by seamas on January 31, 2006 at 3:28 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Thawing Arctic creates scramble for resourcesLink to full story

Nations are scrambling for rights to oil, fishing and shipping routes opened up as the Arctic icecap melts.

posted by markmann on January 30, 2006 at 4:17 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Row over marine parkLink to full story

Opponents of a proposed marine park took over a local green group on the NSW South Coast.

posted by markmann on January 30, 2006 at 4:07 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Travel "to become a luxury"Link to full story

A British government report says lack of oil and environmental concerns will make travel rare by 2055.

posted by markmann on January 29, 2006 at 2:47 pm · filed under Various and general

Getting rid of the fridgeLink to full story

EnergyAustralia have launched a scheme to get rid of energy-guzzling old fridges.

posted by markmann on January 29, 2006 at 2:26 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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