The Sydney nuclear reactor was only opened officially three months ago, but it’s already facing problems. It will shut for two months to fix loose fuel plates and water dilution problems.
posted by jennifer on July 27, 2007 at 6:08 pm · filed under 
Sydney Water is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2020 by using methane gas and hydro energy techniques on flow to create energy, as well as increasing their own energy efficiency and purchasing offstes.
posted by jennifer on July 25, 2007 at 11:25 pm · filed under 
A habitat in China for endangered giant pandas has been extended, reconnecting fragmented populations.
posted by jennifer on July 25, 2007 at 11:15 pm · filed under 
| August 26, 2007 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Help protect the amazing Cape York Peninsula by attending The Wilderness Society’s Concert for the Cape, featuring the TOPS Symphony Orchestra.
The concert will be held on 2pm-5pm Sunday, August 26 at the Sydney Town Hall.
Tickets cost $30 full / $20 concession (discount available for TWS members).
posted by seamas on July 25, 2007 at 5:09 pm · filed under 
| August 12, 2007 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Forever Wild is a bequest event for all Wilderness Society supporters. This Forever Wild in Adelaide will involve a walk, guest speakers and music.
The event will be held from 1:30-5pm, on Sunday 12 August 2007 at the Goodman Building, Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
posted by seamas on July 25, 2007 at 4:57 pm · filed under
After failing to come to an agreement about a national water plan for the Murray-Darling basin, Prime Minister Howard will push ahead, despite Victoria’s refusal to agree to the scheme which Bracks claims does not protect the rights of Victorian irrigators and the environment.
posted by ecomedia on July 24, 2007 at 10:07 pm · filed under 
The Victorian Government is calling on large businesses, government departments, hospitals and schools to submit water efficiency plans to cut consumption by 10% in the hope of saving five billion litres of water each year.
posted by ecomedia on July 24, 2007 at 9:52 pm · filed under
| September 3, 2007 | to | September 6, 2007 |
The 10th International Riversymposium & Environmental Flows Conference will be held in Brisbane September 3-6, 2007. This year’s symposium will focus on the emerging field of river management and Environmental Flows.
posted by seamas on July 24, 2007 at 4:21 pm · filed under
Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull has sketched out a $200 million scheme that will monitor deforestation using satellite imagery. Mr Turnbull said reducing deforestation is a key part of the fight against carbon emissions and global warming. The Minister spoke at the opening of the Global Initiative on Forests and Climate being held in Sydney.
posted by seamas on July 23, 2007 at 5:26 pm · filed under 
Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull will present a climate change and forest initiative to an international conference in Sydney next week.
posted by rochelle on July 21, 2007 at 3:44 pm · filed under
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