Submit Event/ReleaseGlobal 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 
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Global warming could be far worse
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 
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
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
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 
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
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
Climate change expected to impact heavily on Murray
CSIRO scientists predict climate change will cause a 16-35% drop in the amount of water flowing into the rivers of the Murray Darling Basin by 2050.
posted by seamas on February 23, 2006 at 1:14 pm · filed under
Britons "would pay green taxes"
A survey has found Britons are willing to pay an environmental tax, and believe environmental protection should come before economic growth.
posted by markmann on February 22, 2006 at 3:19 pm · filed under
Storms "not due to global warming"
A group of meteorologists says global warming was not the direct cause of any major storm in recent years.
posted by markmann on February 21, 2006 at 2:46 pm · filed under
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