Archive for April, 2007

Rudd unveils loan scheme to green homesLink to full story

Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd has unveiled a $300 million low-interest loan scheme to help people to make their homes more energy and water efficient.

posted by seamas on April 30, 2007 at 4:42 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Drought, rivers and water resources

Aluminium producer reduces greenhouse gasesLink to full story

One of Australia’s major aluminium producers has developed a new manufacturing system to reduce carbon dioxide.

posted by rochelle on April 29, 2007 at 2:45 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Lead contamination cleanup for EsperanceLink to full story

Only weeks after the Department of Health declared fishing safe in Esperance, plans are now underway to remove lead from local sea water using plastic bags. Lead levels have been blamed for bird deaths and rainwater contamination.

posted by rochelle on April 28, 2007 at 11:34 am · filed under Oceans and coasts Recycling and waste

Howard ups the ante on nuclear powerLink to full story

Prime Minister John Howard has trumped the Labor Government with expansive nuclear development plans just as the Labor Government was set to lift its ban on uranium mining. The Wilderness Society says the political strategy could result in Australia becoming a nuclear waste dump.

posted by rochelle on April 28, 2007 at 11:09 am · filed under Mining and nuclear

World Vision calls for cooperation on climateLink to full story

Tim Costello, the head of World Vision Australia, wants the Government to aim for better cooperation with other nations to tackle greenhouse emissions. Costello stressed that climate change will impact on all nations, not just those responsible for the most pollution.

posted by seamas on April 26, 2007 at 5:27 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

China won’t sacrifice growth for climateLink to full story

In its first official report on climate change, the Chinese Government says economic growth must take priority over greenhouse emissions cuts. China’s stance could prove a major hurdle for efforts to curb global warming.

posted by seamas on April 24, 2007 at 1:32 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Murray suffering from unsustainable water useLink to full story

Paul Sinclair examines the problems facing the Murray River and the shortfalls of the national water plan.

posted by seamas on April 24, 2007 at 1:23 pm · filed under Drought, rivers and water resources

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