Tag: Environment
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]
Labor accused of changing stance on Territory nuclear dump
The Greens say the Rudd Government hasn't kept its election promise to rule out a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Court to decide Islamic school proposal
The Land and Environment Court may decide the future of a proposed Islamic school in Sydney's south-west.[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]
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]
Liberal candidate backs power station plan
The Liberal candidate for Blackwood Stirling, Wade de Campo, says he supports the development of a 40 megawatt biomass power station near Manjimup.[MORE]
Wildflowers blanket outback Qld
Tourists are being treated to a spectacular display of wildflowers in Queensland's far south-west. [MORE]
India's swollen 'river of sorrow' affects 2 million
Rising rivers in eastern India that swamped more land and homes overnight have affected more than 2 million people, some of whom vented their anger by attacking officials trying to assess the damage.[MORE]
Nearly half of Australia still undamaged by humans: study
New study says more than 40 per cent of Australia remains undamaged by humans.[MORE]
Greens appeal for Murray inquiry support
The Greens want an inquiry to identify how much water is needed to replenish the lower Murray.[MORE]
Minister targeted by angry protestors in Mildura
About 400 angry irrigators punched Water Minister Tim Holding's car when he arrived in Mildura today.[MORE]
Alice protesters 'evict' Cameco
Anti-nuclear protesters have presented the mining company Cameco with a symbolic eviction notice in Alice Springs this morning. [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]
Hit the gas: Hydrogen cars cross USA
Hydrogen fuel cell cars from nine automakers completed a 13-day United States cross-country trip over the weekend, in the first such mass US crossing for vehicles powered by a zero-emission technology still in its infancy.[MORE]
QER calls for Govt meeting over shale oil mine ban
Mining company QER is seeking an urgent meeting with the Qld Govt after a decision to ban shale oil mining in the Whitsundays.[MORE]
Mayo candidates to debate Murray crisis
Candidates in the Mayo by-election will face scrutiny during a debate at a public meeting in Strathalbyn this afternoon.[MORE]
Oppn calls for whale rescue program
The loss of a baby whale that was euthanised near Sydney yesterday has led to a call to save the mammals in both Australian and international waters.[MORE]
Vic stealing water from River Murray: Nelson
Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has accused Victoria of stealing water from the River Murray.[MORE]
Amazon development laws scrapped
Thousands of Indigenous Peruvians have scored a victory over President Alan Garcia's Government when Congress repealed two laws that opened up their Amazon tribal lands to development.[MORE]
Nelson to consider reducing Murray weir heights
The Federal Opposition will consider a proposal to reduce the height of weirs along the River Murray.[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]
Warning to Gunns over mill deadline
The timber company Gunns will not say if it will ask the Federal Government for more time to prove its pulp mill can operate within environmental guidelines.[MORE]
