Archive for October, 2006

SA to raise bottle refundLink to full story

The SA Govt. plans to increase refunds on drink containers by up to 15 cents.

posted by markmann on October 29, 2006 at 7:19 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Climate campaign keeps solar rebate scheme aliveLink to full story

Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, has decided not to phase out a scheme providing rebates for solar energy. The policy change appears partly due to pressure from a campaign by Channel Seven’s Sunrise program.

posted by seamas on October 27, 2006 at 1:48 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Victoria approves plans for Macarthur wind farm projectLink to full story

The Victorian Government has approved plans for the State’s larget wind farm project. The windfarm will be located near Macarthur in the south-west of Victoria and feature 183 turbines, outputting enough electricty to power 190,000 homes.

posted by seamas on October 27, 2006 at 1:43 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Penguins at risk: Macquarie IslandLink to full story

Rabbits are desimating the environment on Macquarie Island.

posted by ecomedia on October 26, 2006 at 8:17 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

ACF calls for climate investment to match scale of problemLink to full story

The Federal Government’s solar funding, while welcome, is a drop in the ocean compared with its funding of activities that increase greenhouse pollution and exacerbate global warming, figures released today by the Australian Conservation Foundation show.

posted by ecomedia on October 26, 2006 at 8:00 am · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

Reduced fertility could solve fox issueLink to full story

The feral fox problem may be solved with a drug which affects fertility.

posted by ecomedia on October 26, 2006 at 7:53 am · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Lateline interview with Lord RoxburghLink to full story

Transcript of Lateline interview with former Shell UK chairman Lord Roxburgh, who is urging action on climate change.

posted by markmann on October 25, 2006 at 5:02 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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