Submit Event/ReleaseKoala in danger according to group
The Australian Koala Foundation wants the Koala listed as endangered rather than vulnerable in Queensland.
posted by ecomedia on September 28, 2006 at 1:36 pm · filed under 
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Koala in danger according to group
Importers need to crack down on illegally sourced timber
A new report by the World Bank blames China for playing a significant part in encouraging illegal logging. The report also suggests developed nations like Australia need to do more to prevent the importation of illegally sourced timber.
posted by seamas on September 27, 2006 at 4:15 pm · filed under 
GBRMA believes reef should remain open to tourism
A report by the British Centre for Future Studies recommends the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park be closed to tourism by the year 2020. However, John Tanzer from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority says “Tourism operators are committed to ensuring they have minimal or no effect on the Great Barrier Reef.”
posted by seamas on September 27, 2006 at 3:53 pm · filed under 
Earth warmest for 12,000 years
A NASA study shows the planet is approaching its hottest climate for a million years.
posted by markmann on September 27, 2006 at 2:12 pm · filed under 
Uniting Church: climate change a moral issue
One of Australia’s major churches has called for urgent action on climate change.
posted by markmann on September 26, 2006 at 3:08 pm · filed under
Bald Hill wind farm to move turbines
The developers of the Bald Hills wind farm will move six turbines out of the flight path of the orange-bellied parrot.
posted by markmann on September 26, 2006 at 3:06 pm · filed under
Kangaroo Island ecolodge battle looms
Locals are concerned about plans to develop a new ecolodge on Kangaroo Island.
posted by markmann on September 26, 2006 at 3:04 pm · filed under 
Australia spurns Aussie’s vortex power
An Australian who has patented a system to use vortexes to boost electricity generation may be forced to take his idea overseas.
posted by markmann on September 26, 2006 at 3:01 pm · filed under
Holmes a Court plans $1.5b ecotown
Janet Holmes a Court is heading the development of a new “eco-town” in north Queensland.
posted by markmann on September 26, 2006 at 2:56 pm · filed under
A healthy Yarra River at just 13 litres a day
The health of the Yarra could be improved if every Melburnian saved just 13 litres of water a day ? easily achieved by switching to a water-efficient shower head ? according to the first independent audit of the river.
posted by ecomedia on September 26, 2006 at 11:04 am · filed under 
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