eco media » 2006

Britain to introduce "green driving test"

Learner drivers in Britain will have to pass a test on reducing fuel consumption to get their licence.

posted by markmann on April 30, 2006 at 4:28 pm · filed under Various and general

Costello backs nuclear power

The Treasurer says Australians should get used to the idea of a domestic nuclear power station.

posted by markmann on April 30, 2006 at 4:21 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Wind farm to challenge Campbell in court

The company behind the Bald Hills wind farm will lodge an appeal against the Fed Govt’s decision to block the project.

posted by markmann on April 28, 2006 at 6:41 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Campbell seeks windfarm veto power

Environment Minister Ian Campbell wants the right to veto wind farms under a new code.

posted by markmann on April 28, 2006 at 6:39 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Green v green in wind farm debate

A proposed wind farm has split the green community in Denmark in WA.

posted by markmann on April 28, 2006 at 6:37 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Turnbull to buy Murray-Darling water rights

Malcolm Turnbull says the Fed Govt will buy back surplus water from irrigators to increase flows in the Murray-Darling.

posted by markmann on April 28, 2006 at 6:21 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Farms to be repossessed for Qld dam

Up to 900 farms may be repossessed to make way for a $1billion dam on Mary River in Qld.

posted by markmann on April 27, 2006 at 9:19 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Scientists puts case for bean power

An Australian scientist says soybeans and peanuts could provide cheaper biofuel than sugar cane.

posted by markmann on April 27, 2006 at 9:16 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

New South Wales parliament discusses toad problem

The cane toad problem has sparked debate in the New South Wales parliament, with some suggesting greater community involvement in dealing with the encroaching pests.

posted by seamas on April 26, 2006 at 11:42 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Young Australian Eco-Speaker Award encourages new voices

Young Australians are being encouraged to speak out about the environment and Australia’s role in the future of our planet. The Young Australian Eco-Speaker Award for 2006 will be presented at the National Greenbuild and Eco-Show in Sydney, June 9-11.

posted by seamas on April 26, 2006 at 11:39 am · filed under Various and general