Climate experts have today warned that if Australia makes no effort to cut carbon dioxide emissions, bushfires in the future will become increasingly more common. Higher temperatures and drier climates due to global warming could lead to a 100 to 200 per cent rise in the number of bushfires.
posted by jennifer on May 31, 2007 at 11:20 pm · filed under 
At the International Whaling Commission meeting in Anchorage Japan’s scientific whaling was condemned by the biggest majority of nations to date.
posted by jennifer on May 31, 2007 at 11:12 pm · filed under 
The Federal Government has pledged $80 million for a 22 kilometre pipeline that will link the Mardi and Mangrove Creek dams by 2010. It is designed to drought-proof the areas of Gosford and Wyong on the New South Wales central coast.
posted by jennifer on May 31, 2007 at 11:04 pm · filed under 
A new report has revealed that the EU is the world’s major importer of wildlife products, both legal and illegal. The report highlighted the need for the EU to ensure that high demand does not lead to over-exploitation in the environments where the products originate.
posted by jennifer on May 31, 2007 at 10:54 pm · filed under 
A court win by The Wilderness Society today means that no decisions will be made about the Gunns’ proposed pulp mill until August 6th. The delay will allow for a case to be made against the mill, which “would have a devastating impact on Tasmania’s native forests and the rare and threatened animals that rely on them for a home,” a representative for The Wilderness Society said.
posted by jennifer on May 31, 2007 at 10:44 pm · filed under
| June 2, 2007 | to | June 3, 2007 |
The Eco Living Expo allows visitors to experience products and services that benefit the environment in a sustainable way.
The Expo covers Solar Energy, Conservation, Organic Gardening, Eco Tourism, Recycling, Energy Efficient Housing & Appliances, Organic Wine, Green Transport, Energy Efficiency, Organic Beauty Products, Energy Ratings, Ethical Investment, Rainwater Tanks, Energy Efficient Insulation & Flooring
The 2007 Eco Living Expo will be held on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 June from 10am - 5pm at the Ridley Centre, Adelaide Showgrounds, South Australia.
posted by seamas on May 31, 2007 at 7:54 pm · filed under 
| June 5, 2007 |
World Environment Day is commemorated each year on 5 June. On this day, the United Nations hopes to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and encourage political attention and action.
The World Environment Day slogan selected for 2007 is ‘Melting Ice – a Hot Topic?’
posted by seamas on May 31, 2007 at 5:19 pm · filed under
The first binturong cub to be bred in captivity in Taronga zoo was released into a public enclosure yesterday. The female cub, named Indah, is now one month old.
posted by nick on May 31, 2007 at 1:12 am · filed under
Opposition leader Kevin Rudd says the Australian people will “not be fooled” by a planned government advertising blitz on climate change. While the Prime Minister has repeatedly denied approving any such campaign, he has admitted that over $50 million has been set aside in the budget “to increase community understanding”.
posted by nick on May 31, 2007 at 1:00 am · filed under
Comparison of photos from the 1960s with those taken this year show a dramatic shrinkage in Himalayan icefields, in what Greenpeace describe as “global warming in action.”
posted by nick on May 31, 2007 at 12:45 am · filed under
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