Greenhouse policy group slams carbon half-tax
The Greenhouse Policy Coalition, representing major industrial emitters, is challenging the presumption an Aust carbon tax at $A23 a tonne should pave the way …
Archive for July, 2011
BBC accused of being ‘too balanced’
A review of science reporting by the BBC has concluded the global broadcaster could afford to give less time to fringe views, which are …
Lightly explored Northern Basin ‘unattractive’
Claims by Greenpeace the Govt had a hand in ensuring no exploration permits were issued for the Northland or Reigna basins may be true …
World watch: Food supply problems for Australia?
Leading scientists at The University of Melbourne’s Four Degrees or More? conference say Aust could face food shortages if the temperature continues to rise. …
42 litres of water needed to grow a kiwifruit
Kiwifruit export monopoly Zespri has calculated the water footprint required across the lifecycle of its green kiwifruit and found it takes 42 litres to …
US renewables generation surpasses nuclear
The US Energy Information Administration says generation from renewable sources has surpassed production from nuclear sources, and is now “closing in on oil.” The …
As Pike Commission opens, was Ean Higgins right?
The Pike River commission of inquiry is due to kick off next week, and the scoundrel Aussie journo Ean Higgins at The Australian has …
Gillard warns on climate doomsday
Aust PM Julia Gillard has set the scene for an intense debate on her carbon tax by invoking a doomsday-like scenario of metre-high sea …
Ningaloo coast added to UNESCO world heritage list
Australia’s Ningaloo coast, a complex of reefs, caves, streams and shallow waters, and the Kenya lake system in the great rift valley in Africa, …
$1000 sweetener for energy efficient businesses
Wellington companies are being offered up to $1,000 to improve energy use, in partnership between EECA and the Wellington City Council, under the newly …
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