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LEARN ABOUT WEATHER AND CLIMATE DURING SCIENCE WEEK
Environment Minister, Peter Garrett is encouraging Australians to get involved with National Science Week 2008 activities planned in their local community. “Science Week is an excellent opportunity for members of the community to come out and learn more about the world around them,” Mr Garrett said.
“The Bureau of Meteorology is celebrating National Science Week 2008 with a range of activities planned around the country – I encourage all Australians with an interest in weather and climate to take advantage of the wide range of activities planned.
http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2008/pubs/mr20080818a.pdf
1000 PLUS SCHOOLS ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR SOLAR
Almost 1400 schools across the nation have already signed up for the Rudd Government’s $480 million National Solar Schools Program, Environment Minister Peter Garrett said.
Visiting Everton Park State Primary School in Brisbane, Mr Garrett said the popularity of the program - less than two months after it was launched in July- showed the eagerness of Australian schools to improve their energy efficiency, save money and help the environment.
“I am really excited by the number of registrations we’ve seen for this program already, with almost 200 schools in Queensland alone already on board and registrations growing by the day across the country.
http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2008/pubs/mr20080818.pdf
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