Archive for August, 2008

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 13-14 SEPTEMBER (Australia Wide)

Want to reduce your energy, water and waste needs in the home… but don’t know where to start? Then Sustainable House Day is for [...]

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DEWHA News

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

ENERGY EFFICIENCY TOPS AGENDA IN MELBOURNE
Environment Minister, Peter Garrett said measures to assist households to save money and reduce carbon pollution through improved energy efficiency would dominate discussions with key [...]

Popularity: 31% [?]

Gold mines could save cockatoos

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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.
Popularity: 30% [?]

Popularity: 30% [?]

Tassie devil, koala make priority list

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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.
Popularity: 32% [?]

Popularity: 32% [?]

Koala taskforce ‘not the real McCoy’

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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.
Popularity: 30% [?]

Popularity: 30% [?]

Irrigators slash water use by 29

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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.
Popularity: 22% [?]

Popularity: 22% [?]

Garrett invited to open Solar centre on Magnetic

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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…
Popularity: 28% [?]

Popularity: 28% [?]

Emission cuts: showing the world it can be done

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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.
Popularity: 17% [?]

Popularity: 17% [?]

Rubbish artworks highlight environment awareness

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Rubbish artworks highlight environment awareness
Rubbish cleared from the Brisbane River will be showcased in a new exhibition for the 2008 Riverfestival.
Popularity: 35% [?]

Popularity: 35% [?]

Sea levels could rise 4m this century: climate expert

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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.
Popularity: 28% [?]

Popularity: 28% [?]