Walk Against Warming

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

Traveston Dam report not watertight

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

Project Ark on the scent for healthy devils

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.   

posted by rochelle on October 20, 2007 at 2:15 pm · filed under

Rare pine recolonised in Central Coast

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

Diagnosing ecosystem change lecture (Melbourne)

Diagnosing effects of human-induced and more natural change in Australia’s native ecosystems depends on the methods used, as well as their sensitivity and accuracy. This presentation is in two parts, each focusing on a different component of ecosystems (soil and plant), and each evaluating innovative methods for detecting environmental change.

Public Lecture
Speakers: Associate Professor Michael Tausz and Dr Lauren Bennett
The University of Melbourne, Turner Theatre, Botany Building
Wednesday 24 October 2007, 4:30-5:30pm

posted by seamas on October 14, 2007 at 3:36 pm · filed under

New national marine and climate research centre

Australia will soon benefit from a new institution called the National Centre for Coasts and Climate (NCCC). With support from the Commonwealth Government and the Point Nepean Community Trust, The University of Melbourne plans to establish an internationally recognised centre for marine and climate education and research at Point Nepean in Victoria.

posted by seamas on October 14, 2007 at 3:02 pm · filed under

Tumour scare delays Project Ark

A lump found on a female Tasmanian devil is being tested for the contagious cancer that has relentlessly wiped out significant numbers of Tasmanian devils. The female is just one of the devils being transferred to another zoo as part of Project Ark.

posted by rochelle on October 13, 2007 at 11:20 am · filed under

US remains indelible on climate change

President Bush has no intention of changing his stance on climate change despite the recognition such issues received through Gore’s recent Nobel Prize win.

posted by rochelle on October 13, 2007 at 11:18 am · filed under

Report on Green electricity providers released

An indepent review of green electricity providers has been released. The report details which companies are the best green energy providers. The commissioning groups hope that the report will make it easier for consumers to choose a green energy provider.

posted by jennifer on October 11, 2007 at 12:00 pm · filed under

Candidates Forum on Climate Change (Cairns)

The Australian Conservation Foundation hosts this Lunchtime Politics in the Pub event in which Leichhardt’s political candidates will talk about climate change and what policies their parties have proposed to tackle the problem.

The Courthouse Hotel Restaurant 38 Abbot Street, Cairns - October 17, 12 noon.
Special $15 ‘pub lunch’ deal available to forum attendees.

posted by seamas on October 10, 2007 at 6:20 pm · filed under