http://theburgess.net/green For all your Australian green news Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:35:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New bacteria could make cheaper ethanol Genetically engineered bacteria could make cellulosic ethanol cheaper to manufacture, researchers report, in a finding that may unlock more energy from the waste products of farming and forestry. http://theburgess.net/green/2008/09/new-bacteria-could-make-cheaper-ethanol/ Green group rallies PM on forest protection Environmentalists are demanding the Prime Minister take notice of scientific evidence that protecting forests is a way to tackle climate change. http://theburgess.net/green/2008/09/green-group-rallies-pm-on-forest-protection/ Bore water to supply Mt Gambier Bore water will be used for Mount Gambiers water supply again over the next few weeks. http://theburgess.net/green/2008/09/bore-water-to-supply-mt-gambier/ Byron mayor happy council's in hot water JAN BARHAM: Council in a good kind of hot water. By PATRIZIA REIMER ALL it takes sometimes is a bit of a nudge for people to do the right thing. That is why Byron Shire Council came up with the Community Solar Hot Water... http://theburgess.net/green/2008/09/byron-mayor-happy-councils-in-hot-water/ Australia: Greens agree native veg savings should count in carbon scheme Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Greens are backing Professor Ross Garnaut's call for better management of native vegetation on farms and in forests, to be credited in Australia's carbon trading scheme. The Federal Government's climate change advisor is delivering his second ... http://theburgess.net/green/2008/09/australia-greens-agree-native-veg-savings-should-count-in-carbon-scheme/