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Archive for February, 2006

Global warming could be far worseLink to full story

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

Many new species found on Barrier ReefLink to full story

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

NSW Govt to ease greywater restrictionsLink to full story

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

Coal power producers look to cleaner technologiesLink to full story

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

Scientists to weigh in on energy debateLink to full story

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

Water bottles present waste problemLink to full story

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.

McArthur River may be diverted around new NT mineLink to full story

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.

Climate change expected to impact heavily on MurrayLink to full story

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.

Britons "would pay green taxes"Link to full story

A survey has found Britons are willing to pay an environmental tax, and believe environmental protection should come before economic growth.

Storms "not due to global warming"Link to full story

A group of meteorologists says global warming was not the direct cause of any major storm in recent years.

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