Minister for Environment and Water
Professionals in traditional chinese medicine now have a scheme to accredit those who do not sell ingredients from threatened species. Developed by the Australian Government and the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA), the scheme acknowledges the environmental commitment of each professional as well as raise consumer awareness.
posted by shaun on May 30, 2008 at 5:15 pm · filed under 
The Australian Greens
Australian Greens Climate Change spokesperson, Senator Christine Milne has described the Rudd government’s climate change programs as an unplanned, uncoordinated mess. Focusing on the decision to means test the solar rebate program, Senator Milne pointed out the misreading of income figures in an ATA report upon which the decision was based. The Green Loans program also came under fire.
posted by patrick on May 30, 2008 at 12:20 pm · filed under 
SMH
A leaked report from the Iemma Government’s Department of Environment and Climate Change details the need to confront the coal industry over its resulting land subsidence and greenhouse gas emissions. The report argues that the department has a leading role in the approval process and environmental assessment of new mines in the state.
posted by natasha on May 29, 2008 at 4:14 pm · filed under 
SMH
A delegation from the solar power industry is travelling to Canberra try to meet with Ministers to discuss the government decision to means test the $8000 solar panel rebate. Under budget changes, households earning more than $100,000 a year will no longer be eligible for the rebate.
posted by natasha on May 29, 2008 at 4:02 pm · filed under
The Age
University of Queensland researchers say they have made a breakthrough in making solar energy more cost-effective. Professor Max Lu says they have been able to grow titanium oxide crystals, which are a cheaper alternative to solar panels.
posted by natasha on May 29, 2008 at 3:03 pm · filed under
Minister for Climate Change and Water
The Australian Government has committed A$4.5 million to efforts to tackle climate change by reducing deforestation in developing countries. The funds, allocated from the Rudd Government’s International Forest Carbon Initiative, will go to the Indonesia-based Centre for International Forestry Research and NGOs engaged in deforestation research projects in the region. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, said that “The allocation of this funding recognises that, while NGOs often have lots of practical experience, they often lack the resources to fully develop and implement on-the-ground solutions”
posted by patrick on May 29, 2008 at 11:53 am · filed under
The Australian
The new Tasmanian Premier, David Bartlett, has confirmed that no further government funding will be provided for Gunns Ltd’s proposed Bell Bay Pulp Mill. Speculation has been rife that Mr Bartlett would continue with plans to fund a $65 million pipeline for the mill as ‘critical’ state infrastructure.
posted by warrick on May 28, 2008 at 5:28 pm · filed under
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