Tag: Ozone
Reefs not protected from climate change, conference told
The Ecological Society of Australia's annual conference in Sydney has been told research shows marine reserves are failing to protect coral reefs from climate change. [MORE]
US scientists crack iceberg mystery
US scientists have figured out how icebergs break off Antarctica and Greenland, a finding that may help predict rising sea levels as the climate warms.[MORE]
SA pushes for smelter emission exemption
SA Premier Mike Rann is keen for a carbon emission exemption for zinc producer Nyrstar.[MORE]
Qld academic to address Dubai climate forum
A Sunshine Coast professor has been invited to give a key address on climate change at the World Economic Forum starting on Friday in Dubai. [MORE]
Support for climate change policy slumps: survey
A survey has found there has been a slump in public support for the Federal Government's climate change policy.[MORE]
Chevron warns ETS could jeopardise projects
The US oil company Chevron has warned two of Western Australia's biggest gas projects could be shelved if a proposed emissions trading scheme goes ahead in its current form.[MORE]
Cattle diet key to cutting methane emissions
Victorian scientists believe cattle can be made more environmentally friendly by changing what they eat. [MORE]
Emissions scheme will stimulate economy: Garnaut
Ross Garnaut says proposed emissions trading scheme will stimulate employment and economic growth.[MORE]
Garnaut to deliver final climate change report
Professor Garnaut will today hand down his final ideas on how Australia should tackle climate change.[MORE]
'Chemical equator' divides hemispheres: scientists
Scientists have discovered a "chemical equator" that divides the polluted air of the Northern Hemisphere from the largely uncontaminated atmosphere of the Southern Hemisphere.[MORE]
Analysis: Ross Garnaut's climate change blueprint
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Climate change adviser Ross Garnaut wants Australia's emissions reduced by 10 per cent by 2020.[MORE]
Palerang Council to develop climate change policy
The Palerang Council will develop its own climate change policy. [MORE]
SAFF backs cattle methane reduction research
The chairman of the South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) livestock section, Dale Perkins, has welcomed new research into the diet of cattle aimed at reducing their methane emissions.[MORE]
Greens to work 'constructively' on emissions scheme
Greens leader Bob Brown says his party will not put any pre-conditions on negotiations with the Federal Government on its emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Carbon reduction scheme ads are fluffy: Nelson
Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has described the Government's climate change advertising as "fluffy".[MORE]
Don't rule out nuclear power: Hawke
Former prime minister Bob Hawke says nuclear power should not be ruled out of Australia's response to climate change.[MORE]
Transition to emissions scheme won't be easy: Wong
Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has warned the business community that a transition to a low emissions economy will not be easy.[MORE]
Turnbull attacks emissions scheme 'impractical' timing
Federal treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull has attacked the Federal Government's proposal for an emissions trading scheme to be in place by 2010.[MORE]
BP economist backs Govt's emissions scheme
A leading global economist has endorsed the Federal Government's push for an emissions trading scheme saying it will work better than a carbon tax.[MORE]
Churches 'need do more on climate change'
A researcher for the Australian National University says Christian denominations need to do more to address climate change.[MORE]
Govts urged to boost climate change research funding
Governments are being urged to substantially increase their funding for postgraduate research into climate change.[MORE]
ETS threatens WA's economic boom: Opposition
The State Opposition says Western Australia's economic boom hangs in the balance because of the Federal Government's emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Termite nests offer new inspiration to architects
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The natural world is inspiring Australian architects to design buildings that can resist climate change.[MORE]
Drought in the Murray Darling Basin getting worse
A new report shows that the drought affecting the Murray Darling Basin is getting worse.[MORE]
Council to focus on green power
A New South Wales mid-north coast region council is looking at the use of wind and solar energy to try and combat climate change.[MORE]
