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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.

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.

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.

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.

Row over marine parkLink to full story

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

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.

Getting rid of the fridgeLink to full story

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

Chlorine linked to asthmaLink to full story

A study has suggested a link between asthma and chlorine in indoor swimming pools.

GG warns of global warmingLink to full story

Governor-General, Michael Jeffery, used his Australia Day address to warn of the dangers of global warming.

Calls to ban fishing in Sydney HarbourLink to full story

An expert panel has recommended that fishing be banned in Sydney harbour because of dangerously high levels of toxins.

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