Archive for October, 2007
Friends of the Earth wants the Coalition to clarify its stance on nuclear power, after Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull appeared to contradict the Coalition’s pro-nuclear policy. FoE have created a website (www.votenuclearfree.net) to rate the main political parties on their nuclear policies and alert the public to each party’s stated stance on the different nuclear issues.
posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 9:44 pm · filed under 
Racers from 17 countries have cleared the starting line in Darwin in their custom built solar powered vehicles for the World Solar Challenge race through Australia’s outback. The 3,000km race will finish in Adelaide.
posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 4:06 pm · filed under 
Groups concerned about the impact of carbon prices on the cost of living want action before legislated carbon trading begins. CHOICE, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and the Australian Conservation Foundation are calling on all political parties to commit to the immediate introduction of incentives to assist low income households become more energy efficient.
posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 3:51 pm · filed under
People will Walk Against Warming in most major cities, as well as other centres, to highlight the need for action on climate change. Walks will take place around Australia on Sunday, November 11, 2007. Click the link above for more information on your nearest walk.
posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 3:45 pm · filed under 
An environmental impact statement revealed that clearing land to build the dam will result in 96,545 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as releasing 5,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually once filled. The Greens have criticised the report for miscalculations and failing to account for other environmental issues.
posted by rochelle on October 20, 2007 at 2:24 pm · filed under 
Plans are now underway to audit ‘health zones’ where healthy Tasmanian devils can be found. Project Ark intends to capture at least 90 devils next year as part of its population insurance plan.  Â
posted by rochelle on October 20, 2007 at 2:15 pm · filed under 
More than one hundred Wollemi pine trees and seedlings have been planted in a Central Coast park in a bid to reproduce a colony near the Blue Mountains. The pine was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 2004.
posted by rochelle on October 20, 2007 at 2:14 pm · filed under 
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