Archive for January, 2006

Chlorine linked to asthmaLink to full story

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

posted by markmann on January 29, 2006 at 2:23 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

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.

posted by markmann on January 27, 2006 at 2:24 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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.

posted by markmann on January 24, 2006 at 4:46 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Fishing industry meets to discuss Tasmanian marine parksLink to full story

Fishing industry executives are confident that marine park boundaries established for coastal Tasmania will be reset.

posted by seamas on January 24, 2006 at 12:28 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Car dependence no good for SydneyLink to full story

Over-reliance on the car costs Sydney more than $18billion each year, a report says.

posted by markmann on January 23, 2006 at 3:21 pm · filed under Various and general

Sydney’s high price of congestionLink to full story

Research suggests car emissions may be killing up to 2000 Sydneysiders a year.

posted by markmann on January 23, 2006 at 3:20 pm · filed under Various and general

More voices calling for national water strategyLink to full story

The Residential Development Council has added its weight to calls for a national water strategy, fearing the repercussions of a lack of infrastructure planning in areas of high population growth.

posted by seamas on January 23, 2006 at 10:40 am · filed under Various and general

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