Archive for March, 2008
The government has announced that it will pledge $180 million to help buy more land to convert into parks and reserves after a report published by WWF showed that it was failing to protect the habitats of Australia’s wildlife. The report stated only 10% of Australia’s land is protected, a figure lower than many developing countries. The Government will be targeting land most affected by climate change says Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett.
posted by amelia on March 31, 2008 at 3:36 pm · filed under 
The Earth is seeing a “human-induced mass extinction event”, creating a new geological era, according to Prof Will Steffen, an environmental scientist and director of the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies at Canberra’s Australian National University. He says that “This rapid rate in the loss of species diversity is similar in intensity to the event around 65 million years ago which wiped out the dinosaurs and other species.”
posted by Vinnie on March 31, 2008 at 1:55 pm · filed under 
Representatives of nearly 200 countries have gathered today in Bangkok to discuss the next round of negotiations for a post-Kyoto climate treaty. No declarations are expected to be made during the wek long meeting, instead, the talks will revolve around the “Bali Roadmap”, and concentrate on preparing discussions set for Copanhagen later this year.
posted by Vinnie on March 31, 2008 at 1:39 pm · filed under
The organisers of Earth Hour last Saturday have said that Canberra led the nation in switching its lights off with a drop in electricity consumption by more than 11 per cent. According to the project manager for Earth Hour in the ACT, this demonstrates the city’s committment to taking action on climate change and global warming.
posted by elisabeth on March 31, 2008 at 12:54 pm · filed under
Many of Melbourne’s icons and those of other major cities as well as countless homes are expected to switch off all unnecessary power at 8PM EST tonight. Federation Square will be hosting an ‘extravaganza’ to highlight environmental issues and the benefits of using green power.
posted by Karl on March 29, 2008 at 4:32 pm · filed under 
A new emissions taskforce has been created with the sole purpose of reducing emissions created by Government buildings, infrastructure and transport and replacing them with renewable energy sources.
posted by Karl on March 29, 2008 at 4:22 pm · filed under
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has dismissed new guidelines that seals must be killed in a ‘humane manner’ as no improvement; this is echoed in a proposed EU Union ban on seal pelt imports.
posted by Karl on March 29, 2008 at 4:07 pm · filed under
The Blue Wedges environment group has lost its Federal Court bid to halt channel deepening in Port Phillip Bay.
posted by natasha on March 28, 2008 at 6:38 pm · filed under 
A draft strategy for sustainable development of Sydney outlines key areas for revitalisation of the CBD. Initiatives include:
- development of a sustainable transport network, including a light rail loop in the city centre,
- provision of a network of pedestrian and cycleways integrated with green corridors,
- sustainable activity hubs,
- energy and water efficient infrastructure,
- affordable housing and
- high quality public space.
posted by shaun on March 28, 2008 at 11:25 am · filed under
A report commisioned by the WWF concludes that changes associated with global warming could dramatically affect native species. Increased threats arise from changes in bushfires, vegetation cover and invasive species such as cane toads.
posted by shaun on March 28, 2008 at 11:01 am · filed under
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