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Global warming could be far worse

The International Panel on Climate Change is to warn that temperature rises could be much greater than previously predicted.

posted by markmann on February 28, 2006 at 3:13 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Many new species found on Barrier Reef

Scientists say they have found many new species in a study of the Great Barrier Reef

posted by markmann on February 28, 2006 at 3:00 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

NSW Govt to ease greywater restrictions

The NSW Govt. is to ease restrictions to make it easier to recycle greywater into your garden.

posted by markmann on February 27, 2006 at 4:05 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Coal power producers look to cleaner technologies

Victorian coal power producers are exploring new technologies in an effort to lower emissions and make their businesses more environmentally viable.

posted by seamas on February 27, 2006 at 1:30 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Scientists to weigh in on energy debate

The upcoming Science Meets Parliament federal debate will cover the merits of nuclear energy as an alternative to coal-fired power.

posted by seamas on February 27, 2006 at 1:21 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Water bottles present waste problem

Figures show that around 65% of PET bottles are not recycled but end up in landfill. Increased consumption of bottled water by Australians has become a concerning trend for the nation’s environment.

posted by seamas on February 26, 2006 at 4:10 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

McArthur River may be diverted around new NT mine

A plan for a new open cut zinc mine in the Northern Territory, including a five kilometre diversion of the McArthur River, may be granted environmental approval today.

posted by seamas on February 23, 2006 at 1:18 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts