Tag: Climate Change
North Pole ice cap 'melting faster than ever'
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The Arctic ice cap saw its second largest summer shrinkage in 30 years, scientists say.[MORE]
Business Council denies seeking 'free ride' on climate change
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The Business Council of Australia has launched a spirited defence of its climate change policies.[MORE]
New plans for Lauderdale canal development
A canal development at Ralphs Bay on Hobart's Eastern Shore is back before the public.[MORE]
Rockhampton council to review car use
The Rockhampton Regional Council has unanimously supported a review of the council's cars to help save the environment.[MORE]
Business Council denies emissions trade delaying tactics
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has defended itself against claims it is trying to slow down the introduction of an emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Senate announces inquiry to save lower Murray
The Senate has passed a motion to set up an urgent inquiry aimed at replenishing the Murray River system's lower reaches.[MORE]
Emission cuts: showing the world it can be done
We account for just 1.6 per cent of global carbon emissions, but what we can do is take a position which will influence the global debate. Post a comment.[MORE]
Power generators fear carbon permit cost
Latrobe Valley power generators are concerned they will be unable to pay the prices being suggested for carbon permits under the Federal Government's proposed carbon trading scheme.[MORE]
Ageing population 'a greater threat than climate change'
The National Seniors group has warned that Australia's ageing population will bankrupt the country if the aged pension is not overhauled.[MORE]
Govt plans Traveston tree planting
The Queensland Government is aiming to plant up to two million forestry trees as part of the construction of the proposed Traveston Crossing dam near Gympie in the state's south-east.[MORE]
Where is the big picture?
To remain relevant to business in the 21st century, the Business Council of Australia must adapt to the reality of climate change.[MORE]
Analyst warns of looming global climate wars
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An analyst says govts are already being briefed about how to prepare for conflict over natural resources.[MORE]
Climate change meet to hear power generation support
The Latrobe City Council will represent Gippsland councils at a session in Traralgon this afternoon on the Federal Government's climate change green paper.[MORE]
Business groups whimping out of carbon trading: Rann
The Premier says business groups are "whimping out" by questioning the Federal Government's renewable energy scheme.[MORE]
Govt urged to recognise Indigenous climate knowledge
The Federal Government is being urged to analyse Indigenous rock art and oral history more thoroughly to inform future climate change policies.[MORE]
Nelson says emissions scheme will risk Aust jobs
Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says the Government's proposed carbon trading scheme will put Australian jobs at risk.[MORE]
Business Council evading responsibility on climate change: ACTU
The head of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), Sharan Burrow, says the Business Council is trying to evade responsibility to be part of the solution to climate change.[MORE]
Forum to detail emissions trading scheme
Gippsland residents can attend a public information session in Traralgon on Monday to learn more about the Federal Government's emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Farmers get climate change insight
About 50 farmers from upper south-east South Australia attended a climate change forum at the Keith Institute yesterday afternoon.[MORE]
NSW extends cloud seeding for Snowy Mountains
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The New South Wales Government has extended its cloud seeding project to produce snow.[MORE]
Swan open to talks on carbon trading
Wayne Swan says he is open to talks with business on the details of a carbon trade scheme.[MORE]
Councils consider climate change efforts
Council representatives from across south-east New South Wales met at Batemans Bay yesterday to look at ways they can contribute in the fight against climate change.[MORE]
Wong repeats need for Murray-Darling central body
The Federal Water Minister says reports that Queensland irrigators took a record amount of water from the Murray-Darling Basin last financial year show how vital it is that the system be governed by a central body.[MORE]
Emissions trading subsidy 'not sufficient' for businesses
New research into Australia's proposed emissions trading scheme shows compensation for businesses is not enough to stop many of them scaling back or moving offshore.[MORE]
Hope for Snowy cloud seeding to fight climate change
The New South Wales Government says it hopes an expanded cloud seeding program for the Snowy Mountains will help counteract the effects of climate change.[MORE]
