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Report counts homes that will go under

admin /24 May, 2008

Marian Wilkinson and Ben Cubby in the Sydney Morning Herald

THE rise of sea levels due to climate change is a direct threat to more than 1660 homes near Newcastle and Wyong, the State Government’s first detailed survey of threatened coastline shows.

The report comes as the Planning Minister, Frank Sartor, prepares to fight a court ruling that found he was legally bound to consider climate-related risks of flooding in major coastal developments. His approval for the South Coast’s Sandon Point housing development was challenged by environmentalists last November.

Farmers and Nationals back Hemp

admin /18 May, 2008

Agriculture could take on a new direction, according to NSW Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, who this week pledging his support for the Hemp Industry Bill 2008. Mr Humphries said the the bill would enable low-TCH hemp to be cultivated and supplied for commercial production and other legitimate purposes. Speaking to the Parliament, Mr Humphries Continue Reading →

Queensland’s $2m cattle-rustling problem

admin /18 May, 2008

Stock theft is costing the Queensland beef industry in excess of $2.1 million a year, leading AgForce Cattle to instigate a series of meetings with the Queensland Police Service and other government agencies to discuss rural crime.

AgForce Cattle director and Harrisville beef producer, Ian Harsant, said the first meeting was held today with the Queensland Police Service’s Stock and Rural Crimes Squad (SARCIS), the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries and Biosecurity Queensland.

Mr Harsant said one of the main topics was the need for the Department of Public Prosecution to appoint a specialist rural crimes prosecutor.

During the three years from 2005-07, there were between 2300 and 4700 cattle reported stolen annually with only about one-third of them being recovered.

Gas companies hope to divert arctic disaster

admin /18 May, 2008

Methane hydrate isn’t a familiar term to most, but it is gaining popularity in the energy sector. In the realm of energy R&D, methane hydrates are being evaluated as a potential fuel for the future. Some believe there is enough methane in the form of hydrates-methane locked in ice-to supply energy for hundreds, maybe thousands, Continue Reading →

Ferguson buries millions of dollars with CO2

admin /18 May, 2008

Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has unveiled draft legislation to establish the world’s first framework for carbon dioxide capture and geological storage (CCS). Mr Ferguson said it involved capturing greenhouse gas emissions, predominantly from coal-fired power stations, before they reached the atmosphere. The gas is then injected and stored deep underground in geological formations similar to Continue Reading →

Budget fails to impress Greens

admin /18 May, 2008

The Rudd Labor government last week introduced a means test for the government rebate toward the cost of rooftop solar panels for domestic use. THe implication of the rebate is that households earning more than $100,000 each year will not get any financial assistance if they want to go solar. The move has infuriated climate Continue Reading →

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