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´Biology´s bad boy´ takes on renewable energy challenge
A scientist who played a key role in sequencing the human genome, and who has since turned his attention to developing a new generation of biofuels, will be presenting a free public talk in Melbourne on Wednesday 17 March.
Australian agriculture must adapt to climate change
Australian agriculture needs to adapt now to climate change according to a CSIRO book launched today entitled: Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: Preparing Australian Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for the Future.
Indonesia and Australia Announce $30 Million Sumatra Forest Carbon Partnership
The Australian and Indonesian Governments have announced the establishment of an A$30 million Indonesia-Australia Sumatra Forest Carbon Partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Enhanced Renewable Energy Target Scheme
The Rudd Government’s Renewable Energy Target scheme, which guarantees that 20 per cent of Australia’s energy in 2020 will come from renewable sources, will be enhanced to include two parts from 1 January 2011: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET).
Brown Mountain´s Rare Wildlife in Landmark Court Case
Conservation group Environment East Gippsland (EEG) is suing VicForests in a bid to save what remains of Brown Mountain’s old growth forest in East Gippsland.
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Different devils resist cancer
Scientists have found a population of Tasmanian devils that are different - who may be able to fight the cancer ravaging the species.
Feature: Climate emails in perspective
A new report looks into why the infamous climate emails caused so much trouble, and what their contents mean.
Library helps pest control
Researchers are building a genetic library that quickly identifies pest insects - helpful for people trying to fight an outbreak.
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Future science: the next 10 years
SCIENCE FEATURE: New worlds, new life, new bodies: just some of the breakthroughs we may see by 2020, predict our panel of leading Australian scientists.
Solar minimum won't slow warming: study
A dimming of the Sun to match conditions in the 'Little Ice Age' of the 17th century would only slightly slow global warming, says a new study.
Smaller fish cope better with acidic water
Smaller fish are likely to fare best as the world's oceans become increasingly acidic, suggest Australian researchers.
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CITES world conference to look at wildlife trade rules
Some 1,500 delegates representing more than 170 governments, indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations and businesses will attend the triennial world conference of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which kicks off in Doha on 13 March.
Climate change and POPs focus of new international study
The UNEP Stockholm Convention Secretariat has announced a major international study into the influence of climate change and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on human health and the environment.
Indian Premier League Goes Green
Tipped to become the single largest environmental awareness campaign in the Indian subcontinent, <i>Batting for the Environment</i> is a partnership between the IPL and UNEP.
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