Gold mines could save cockatoos
New research on black cockatoos could allow gold mines to plan their revegetation in a way that would provide food and habitat for the endangered birds.
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Tassie devil, koala make priority list
The Tasmanian devil and the koala have been included on an Australian government list of animals to be given a priority assessment of their conservation status.
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Koala taskforce ‘not the real McCoy’
A special Queensland government taskforce set up to conserve koala populations will only produce bandaid solutions, a member of the taskforce says.
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Irrigators slash water use by 29
Irrigators have slashed their water use by 29 per cent in 2006-07 as the drought hit hard, new data has shown.
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Garrett invited to open Solar centre on Magnetic
Peter Garrett, Federal Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts has been invited to open the Solar City Smart Lifestyle Centre on Magnetic Island at its official unveiling to the community on Saturday, September…
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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.
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Rubbish artworks highlight environment awareness
Rubbish cleared from the Brisbane River will be showcased in a new exhibition for the 2008 Riverfestival.
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Sea levels could rise 4m this century: climate expert
An expert in climate change says the world’s sea levels could rise by up to four metres this century.
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Solar power has potential, says GM exec
Solar power: coming to a road near you, eventually. A senior General Motors executive says Australia should invest in cleaner energy alternatives such as solar power as a way to reduce the nation’s dependence on…
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Train on track to deliver greenhouse results
The Ghan tourist train has been harnessed by Australian scientists to help track changes in greenhouse gas emissions across the country as part of an international carbon measuring network.
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