Archive for December, 2007
The latest draft agreement at the Bali climate summit, which wraps up today, will not require industrialized nations to meet any specific emissions targets by 2020. Tough greenhouse emissions reduction targets have been dropped from the draft following pressure from the United States delegation. However, the United States has so far been unsuccessful in pushing responsibility for cuts onto poorer nations.
posted by seamas on December 14, 2007 at 6:10 pm · filed under 
The University of Melbourne is a key partner in the newly opened $3.7m Free Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) research facility, based in Horsham, Victoria. FACE uses state-of-the-art technology to simulate elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to help predict the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity.
posted by seamas on December 14, 2007 at 5:50 pm · filed under 
That’s what the new Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, says about the agreement on action on Climate Change the community of nations must reach and act upon.
Speaking at the Bali conference on Climate Change, Mr Rudd also said, “Australia now stands ready to assume its responsibility in responding to this challenge - both at home and in the negotiations that lie ahead across the community of nations.”
posted by Vinnie on December 12, 2007 at 11:09 pm · filed under
A report by Environment Victoria and several leading conservation groups is highly critical of the Victorian State Government’s failure to make progress on many of the environment promises made during the last state election.
posted by seamas on December 12, 2007 at 12:57 pm · filed under 
According to Australia’s National Water Commission, the nation’s water resources have been inadequately managed for years. The Commission cited a high dependence on rainwater for domestic consumption, but indicated that may be changing with increased investment in water infrastructure projects like desalination plants.
posted by seamas on December 12, 2007 at 12:51 pm · filed under 
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has given official Kyoto Protocol ratification documents to the United Nations at the Bali climate summit. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon proceeded to congratulate Mr Rudd for his quick action towards ratification.
posted by seamas on December 12, 2007 at 12:45 pm · filed under
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived in Bali to join the latest round of UN-sponsored climate talks. Greenpeace has described the Australian delegation’s involvement so far as “obstructive”.
posted by seamas on December 11, 2007 at 6:53 pm · filed under
Australians are re-thinking Christmas in terms of their carbon footprint, and seeking alternatives for a more sustainable festive season.
posted by rochelle on December 8, 2007 at 8:29 am · filed under
Drilling for new domestic water bores has now been banned in Adelaide following concerns, earlier this year, that bores might drain underground water reserves.
posted by rochelle on December 8, 2007 at 8:16 am · filed under
Nokia used its Nokia World conference to announce a new eco-friendlier phone. The 3110 Evolve features covers made from mostly renewable materials and will ship in reduced and mostly recycled packaging. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
posted by seamas on December 6, 2007 at 6:03 pm · filed under 
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