Archive for May, 2007

Binturong cub on display in TarongaLink to full story

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.

Climate change advertising blitz in the wingsLink to full story

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”.

Himalaya photos show evidence of warmingLink to full story

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.”

Labor claims Govt is seeking to override state bans on nuclear power plantsLink to full story

Labor’s energy spokesman, Chris Evans, claims the Federal Govt. is seeking legal advice in order to overturn state govt. bans in NSW, Queensland and Victoria on nuclear power plants.

Poorer nations need help fighting climate changeLink to full story

Friends of the Earth Australia has called on the Australian government to commit $1.8 billion a year in funding adaptation to climate change. The urging comes on the back of a new report released by Oxfam International, which shows funding commitments by wealthy nations is falling far short of what is required to help developing countries to guard against climate change.

Pulp mill will consume water and forestsLink to full story

The Wilderness Society Tasmania has uncovered a water supply deal between Hydro Tasmania and Gunns Limited suggesting the new pulp mill could consume much more water than previously stated - up to 40 billion litres each year.

Tasmanian Devil Population DropLink to full story

The population of Tasmanian devils is dropping faster than earlier reports predicted, mainly due to devil facial tumour disease. The annual spotlighting survey revealed that in the past decade numbers had dropped by more than half.

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