A new coalition of scientists, environmentalists and industry called The Southern Cross Group wants landholders paid to manage native forests.
posted by markmann on August 31, 2006 at 5:24 pm · filed under 
The Labor State governments efforts to establish a carbon-trading scheme were no more than a charade to stem the loss of votes to the Greens.
posted by markmann on August 31, 2006 at 5:03 pm · filed under 
The NSW Govt announced funding for recycling effluent for use on sports ovals, golf course, etc, in Manly and Sutherland.
posted by markmann on August 31, 2006 at 4:57 pm · filed under 
PM John Howard said the Fed Govt would provide $15 million for a trial to install solar panels and electricity smart metres in homes in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.
posted by markmann on August 31, 2006 at 4:39 pm · filed under
40,000 less vehicles entered the Melbourne’s CBD than last year according to a draft council report, but the Lord Mayor John So fears an increase in the congestion levy will deter visitors coming to the city.
posted by ecomedia on August 31, 2006 at 4:36 pm · filed under
Australia would lose $2.6-3.9 billion a year if it doesn’t enrich its uranium, according to a technology firm’s submission to the Prime Minister’s nuclear inquiry.
posted by ecomedia on August 31, 2006 at 4:16 pm · filed under 
Labour’s environment spokesman Anthony Albanese says that “the overwhelming majority” of ALP members are against Australia extending its involvement in the nuclear fuel cycle and questions whether SA’s new uranium mine is consistent with current ALP policy.
posted by ecomedia on August 31, 2006 at 3:55 pm · filed under
Australian Conservation Foundation president Professor Ian Lowe has told the National Press Club that the federal government is responding to the serious issues of peak oil and climate change with “half-baked schemes and political stunts”.
posted by seamas on August 30, 2006 at 4:01 pm · filed under 
Gunns Limited’s claim against logging protestors and activists has been struck out of the Victorian Supreme Court. Justice Bernard Bongiorno said Gunns was making too many claims against too many defendants in the one proceeding, but has left the door open for a revised claim from the company until October 19.
posted by seamas on August 30, 2006 at 3:53 pm · filed under
Uranium One has approved the development of a uranium mine at its Honeymoon site in South Australia’s north-east. The mine project is still pending final approval from the Environment Protection Authority.
posted by seamas on August 30, 2006 at 3:17 pm · filed under
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