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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.
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).
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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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Gene protects some Tassie devils from tumour
The discovery of a genetically different population of Tasmanian devils has raised hopes for the survival of the iconic Australian mammal threatened by a deadly cancer.
Toothbrush tech helps buses go green
South Korea is trialling a new way to turn public transport green by using a technology popular in electric toothbrushes and razors to power buses and cars.
Are new species still evolving?
ASK AN EXPERT: We hear so often about extinction, however is there new life being formed such as mammals, or higher order animals?
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UNEP Report Inspires Plastiki Expedition
The <i>Plastiki</i> - a 60-foot catamaran made from 12,500 reclaimed bottles and fully recycled plastic which will set sail at the end of March to raise awareness about plastic waste.
Africa source of growth, focus of interest for international emissions offset market
Five hundred were expected but more than 1,000 private and public sector participants from Africa and elsewhere turned out for the second Africa Carbon Forum, all hoping to tap the potential of greenhouse gas emission offset projects on the continent.
Projects Selected for New Facility to Boost African Carbon Market
Johannesburg, March 3, 2010 - Project developers, bankers and others setting up carbon projects as part of the fight against climate change have a new place to go for help. ACAD, the first facility dedicated to boosting the African carbon market, has launched by awarding several new grants.
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