Archive for April, 2008

Water scientist endorses northern agriculture push

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Water scientist endorses northern agriculture push
After endorsement from the 2020 Summit and the Federal Government, the push is now on to expand agriculture in northern Australia.
Popularity: 14% [?]

Popularity: 14% [?]

Make a stand for good science

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Make a stand for good science
Scientists must work harder at making the public aware of the stark difference between good science and denialist spin.
Popularity: 8% [?]

Popularity: 8% [?]

HCC cops $10,000 fine for polluting rivulet

Monday, April 28th, 2008

HCC cops $10,000 fine for polluting rivulet
The Hobart City Council has been fined $10,000 for polluting the Hobart Rivulet almost two years ago.
Popularity: 10% [?]

Popularity: 10% [?]

Silt delays Lake Albert pumping project

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Silt delays Lake Albert pumping project
There has been a delay for a South Australian pumping project aimed at saving Lake Albert at the end of the River Murray.
Popularity: 13% [?]

Popularity: 13% [?]

Scientist slams spread of climate change ‘misinformation’

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Scientist slams spread of climate change ‘misinformation’
A leading climate change scientist says there is too much misinformation being spread about the theory.
Popularity: 8% [?]

Popularity: 8% [?]

Tank water concerns

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Tank water concerns
Water restrictions have forced many Australians to install rainwater tanks in their backyards but alarming new research has prompted experts to warn against drinking the water collected, after the discovery of high levels of lead.
Popularity: 24% [?]

Popularity: 24% [?]

Heavy metals threatening Murray River

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Heavy metals threatening Murray River
CSIRO sounds warning over heavy metal levels in Murray River’s dried-up wetlands.
Popularity: 11% [?]

Popularity: 11% [?]

SA residents reassured of safe drinking water

Monday, April 28th, 2008

SA residents reassured of safe drinking water
The SA Government and the CSIRO have moved to reassure the population that the state’s drinking water is safe.
Popularity: 22% [?]

Popularity: 22% [?]

Posselt expects hundreds at Traveston flotilla

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Posselt expects hundreds at Traveston flotilla
Anti-dam campaigner Steve Posselt will take part in a flotilla on the Mary River this morning to mark the second anniversary of the announcement of the Traveston Crossing Dam near Gympie.
Popularity: 11% [?]

Popularity: 11% [?]

Alien fish threaten Newcastle water supply

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Alien fish threaten Newcastle water supply
An exotic fish species native to North and Central America has been found in a waterway in the New South Wales Hunter region.
Popularity: 13% [?]

Popularity: 13% [?]