Archive for July, 2008
The Age
Dr Brendan Nelson, leader of the National/Liberal federal coalition, faces one of his biggest challenges yet, from within the ranks of his own party over the timing of the Emission Trading Scheme, as the Liberal Party sit at shadow cabinet tomorrow. Deputy Leader Julie Bishop, Environment spokesperson Greg Hunt and shadow Treasurer Malcolm Turnbull are set to oppose Nelson wanting to take a tougher stance on setting a later date for the introduction of the Emissions Trading Scheme. Nelson is also under pressure from industry groups, with the Energy Supply Association urging Dr Nelson to be proactive in setting a concrete date for sooner rather than later.
posted by Vinnie on July 28, 2008 at 1:55 pm · filed under 
The Age
A study of voting patterns following last year’s Federal election shows that the electorate is concerned about environmental issues and the impacts of Climate Change. The study by the Australian national University, which surveyed 1873people, shows that as many as one third of voters were influenced by labour’s stance on the environment and Climate.
posted by Vinnie on July 28, 2008 at 1:40 pm · filed under
Sydney Morning Herald
The Department of Planning has reversed a decision preventing a 181 hectare site of bushland in western Sydney, an area of Aboriginal significance and home to several endangered species of flora and fauna, to be used for development. The area was sold by the Federal Government to a property developer, IFC Capital, in 2004, but the Department of Planning had advised IFC Capital - a donor to the NSW ALP - in 2006 that the area could not be included in the “metropolitan development program” as it did not meet the sustainability criteria. Documents released under the freedom of information laws show that considerable efforts were made to keep this change in status hidden from the public.
posted by steve on July 28, 2008 at 10:06 am · filed under 
ABC News
Sixty-three per cent of the 150 delegates attending the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) national conference in Newcastle agree that the government should take action on climate change even if it results in higher energy prices. National Secretary, Dave Oliver, announced that a paper will be presented during the conference outlining the threats and opportunities to the manufacturing sector presented by climate change initiatives. He suggested that imposing a carbon tariff on imports from countries not signing up to climate change agreements would both act as an incentive for those countries to begin climate change initiatives, and would further help ensure that the Australian manufacturing industries do not face unfair overseas competition from countries unwilling to commit to the burden of increased costs through climate change programs.
posted by steve on July 28, 2008 at 9:37 am · filed under
ABC
Senior Health official, Roscoe Taylor, has warned that climate change is an enormous threat to public health. Risks include an increase in food and mosquito-borne diseases and a reduction in the quality of food and water supplies.
posted by kirsty on July 27, 2008 at 2:03 pm · filed under 
ABC
This weekend Australia is celebrating National Tree Day with organisers expecting the 12 millionth tree to be planted since the event’s inception in 1996. On Friday, 200,000 students got involved by planting native trees and shrubs to give food and shelter to Australia’s wildlife.
posted by kirsty on July 27, 2008 at 1:56 pm · filed under
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