APP accused of breaching its forest protection commitments to international...
WWF and Indonesian environment groups claim that European and Japanese taxpayers are among those unwittingly underwriting the continued destruction of important forest in Sumatra, including habitat for...
View ArticleGM bacteria could generate fuel from waste
A researcher and bioengineer from Rice University says genetically modified combined strains of the E. coli bacteria could be used to convert plant waste into synthetic diesel fuel or oil-like...
View ArticlePositive energy returns from solar edge closer
Stanford researchers estimate that all the solar panels operating around the world produced enough energy last year to offset the energy it took to manufacture them. The power used to make solar panels...
View ArticleJapan to face court over whaling claims
Australia’s challenge to Japan’s so called “scientific” whaling programme in Antarctica will be heard at the United Nation’s International Court of Justice in The Hague in June. Japan continues to...
View ArticleGreens initiate inquiry into air pollution health impacts
The Australian Greens have initiated a senate inquiry into the potential health impacts of air pollution from sources such as coal mining and power stations. A submission from the Australian Medical...
View ArticlePETA snaps up stake in newly listed SeaWorld
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made an undisclosed investment in one of it’s long time targets, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. PETA says it hopes to use its position as an investor...
View ArticleInterstate transmission upgrade aids spread of renewable power
Plans to upgrade electricity transmission infrastructure between South Australia and Victoria will allow South Australia to export more excess wind power and help Victoria decrease its dependence on...
View ArticleUNESCO sounds alarm on Great Barrier Reef
The health of the Great Barrier Reef is at risk due to excessive coastal development, according to a new UNESCO report on the World Heritage listed area. “Wetlands along the coast are vital to the...
View ArticleNo evidence for “wind turbine syndrome”
Inaudible sound from turbines operating on wind farms does not affect human health, according to a recent review by the Victorian Department of Health. The review found that typical sound pressure for...
View ArticleMinister joins Rio Tinto’s challenge to block on mine expansion
The New South Wales State Government has stepped in to support mining giant Rio Tinto’s appeal against a court decision preventing further expansion of its Warkworth mine in the Hunter Valley. The...
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