Archive for April, 2007

Report claims high renewable target would be an economic boonLink to full story

A report from the Australian Conservation Foundation, Greenpeace and the Climate Change Action Network claims a 25% renewable energy target set for 2020 would deliver 16,600 new jobs to Australians, generate $33 billion in new investment and create enough renewable electricity to power every home in Australia.

posted by seamas on April 23, 2007 at 10:52 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy Media releases

Public reassured over Adelaide water supplyLink to full story

South Australia’s Water Security Minister Karlene Maywald has moved to reassure Adelaide residents that the city has at least eight months of water supply guaranteed by reservoirs. The Murray’s record low flows have become a cause for concern.

posted by seamas on April 22, 2007 at 6:21 pm · filed under Drought, rivers and water resources

Forestry Tasmania undermining logging standardsLink to full story

Forestry Tasmania has experienced a legal setback over its treatment of threatened species in logging areas. According to The Wilderness Society, this further undermines the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS). Despite recent approval from the UK Government, The Wilderness Society claims AFS certification provides no guarantee of legal or sustainable forestry.

posted by seamas on April 22, 2007 at 6:13 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Drought will affect food production and pricesLink to full story

Prime Minister John Howard is concerned a lack of water for irrigation in the Murray-Darling Basin will push up food prices.

posted by seamas on April 21, 2007 at 10:57 am · filed under Drought, rivers and water resources Forests, land and agriculture

Workshop on whale strandings and entanglementLink to full story

The Australian Government co-sponsored a major workshop in Tasmania aimed at improving protection for whales from fishing gear and shark nets.

posted by seamas on April 21, 2007 at 10:51 am · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Alice Springs to transform into solar cityLink to full story

Alice Springs will receive $12.3 million in Federal Government funding to modify houses, businesses and public facilities to become energy efficient.

posted by rochelle on April 16, 2007 at 8:38 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Rainwater tanks rated most efficient water saverLink to full story

A study comissioned by environemental groups has found that installing rainwater tanks is one of the most energy and cost effective ways to save water, more so than the construction of a desalination plant or a dam.

posted by seamas on April 16, 2007 at 10:12 am · filed under Drought, rivers and water resources

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