Archive for February, 2007

Still no federal-state agreement on Murray-Darling planLink to full story

State Premiers are still stalling on agreement to Prime Minister John Howard’s $10 billion plan to save the Murray-Darling Basin.

posted by seamas on February 12, 2007 at 9:06 am · filed under Drought, rivers and water resources

Green groups condemn NSW native vegetation policyLink to full story

The Wilderness Society and the NSW Nature Conservation Council have strongly criticised the New South Wales Coalition over newly launched native vegetation policy. The groups believe the new policy will lead to more land clearing and increase pressure on wildlife, river systems and the land.

posted by seamas on February 8, 2007 at 3:26 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

ACF: carbon scheme must achieve emissions reductionLink to full story

The Australian Conservation Foundation wants the Federal Government to move quickly to put a price on greenhouse pollution. The ACF wants to ensure any trading scheme actually helps reduce emissions.

posted by seamas on February 8, 2007 at 3:14 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

States meet Turnbull to discuss Murray-Darling allocationsLink to full story

New federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull is meeting state and territory leaders today to discuss the state of the Murray-Darling river system and the $10 billion rescue plan.

posted by seamas on February 8, 2007 at 3:10 pm · filed under Drought, rivers and water resources

NFF reiterates concern over carbon trading task forceLink to full story

The National Farmers Federation has once again indicated it’s annoyance at being left out of a Federal Government task force investigating options for a carbon trading scheme. The NFF is concerned that it won’t consider the challenges such a scheme might pose for agriculture.

posted by seamas on February 8, 2007 at 2:56 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Envirofund applications open for 2007Link to full story

Individuals and community groups across Australia are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000 for local environmental projects as part of the latest round of the Australian Government Envirofund, which will see over $20 million allocated in this year’s round.

posted by seamas on February 6, 2007 at 2:05 pm · filed under Media releases

FoE calls for world leaders to act on emissionsLink to full story

In the wake of more scientific evidence that greenhouse gas emission is causing global warming and dangerouse knock-on impacts, Friends of the Earth International has called on world leaders to take urgent action to cut emissions of greenhouse gases.

posted by seamas on February 6, 2007 at 1:47 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

PM: Consumers must be prepared to pay for green powerLink to full story

Prime Minister John Howard says every Australian will need to accept that green power will cost more. Howard also says he will not allow Australia to be disadvantaged by an unfair international carbon trading system.

posted by seamas on February 6, 2007 at 1:43 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

PM’s comments open door for future carbon tradingLink to full story

Australia’s Prime Minister John Howard has admitted ‘carbon pricing’ will be integral to any long-term response to climate change. The comment prompted Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd to accuse Howard of back-flipping.

posted by seamas on February 5, 2007 at 12:14 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Climate warming faster than predictedLink to full story

Australian researchers have warned that global warming is occuring faster than expected.

posted by markmann on February 2, 2007 at 7:54 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

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