http://ecomedia.org.au/press eco media is bubbling with the latest environment news, events and media releases. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:30:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The media and marketing industry’s 2010 Global GREEN AWARDS™ are open for nominations until the end of this month (September 30th). Open to all countries, the Awards recognise creative excellence in 16 categories from Best Green Educational Project through to Best Green Advertising Award. They aim to highlight creative work ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/09/01/global-green-awards-2010-open-for-entries/ Heavy rain has boosted River Murray water flows according to SA Water, which recorded a staggering influx of 31 giga litres last week. The South Australian Government was able to announce the lifting of the state's water restrictions will occur on December 1, 2010. South Australia's desalination plant is expected ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/30/south-australia-and-act-to-relax-water-restrictions-after-heavy-winter-rains/ Greenpeace has welcomed the ambitious 40% emissions reduction target set earlier this week by the ACT Government and is calling on other state governments to follow the ACT and Victorian lead. Greenpeace climate campaigner Trish Harrup says that, “In spite of the stalemate at federal level, Victoria and now ACT ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/29/greenpeace-welcomes-acts-strong-emissions-reduction-target/ Severe drought and high temperatures in parts of the world is causing forests to be less efficient as carbon sinks, according to satellite data. A senior CSIRO research scientist notes that, during the past decade, there has been a measurable overall decline in the leaf area of plants, reducing their ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/26/drier-forests-absorbing-less-carbon-worldwide/ The Australian Greens increased their Senate vote from 5 to 14 per cent in yesterday's Federal Election, and look likely to claim a total of nine Senate and one House of Representatives seat. With the major parties polling neck-and-neck, this would hand the Greens the balance of power in the ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/22/greens-will-hold-balance-of-power/ The Australian Conservation Foundation’s final assessment of the main parties’ environment policies gives the Greens a high distinction, Labor a bare pass and the Coalition a fail. http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/20/acf-releases-final-election-scorecard/ Thousands of people participated in the annual Walk Against Warming yesterday, reminding all political parties that there is strong support for policies and action to tackle climate change. http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/16/walkers-aim-to-ensure-climate-remains-a-political-priority/ The New South Wales State Government’s support for a Marine Parks Amendment (Moratorium) Bill has been condemned by an alliance of 38 conservation organisations as a "dangerous set back for marine conservation". The proposed five?year moratorium on new marine parks in New South Wales would prevent further action to protect aquatic habitats that provide a home to diverse marine life, including rare and threatened species. ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/15/conservation-groups-condemn-nsw-marine-parks-moratorium/ The Australian Greens will be hoping to have more representatives after the federal election to act on their pledge to introduce national mandatory water efficiency standards for residential and commercial buildings. Greens Victorian Senate candidate Richard Di Natale believes the hard work by householders to conserve water ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/12/greens-promise-residential-and-commercial-water-efficiency-standards/ BP has spent $US6.1 billion to date on the emergency response to the unprecedented oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and in grants to affected states, according to the company. BP previously agreed to establish an uncapped $US20 billion compensation fund on top of the money it is ... http://ecomedia.org.au/press/2010/08/09/bp-counts-financial-cost-of-gulf-spill/