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Australian ‘mega mine’ plan threatens global emissions target

admin /19 September, 2012

Australian ‘mega mine’ plan threatens global emissions target ‘Unprecedented’ increase in the scale of Australian mining would nullify an internationally agreed goal, Greenpeace warns Share97 Email Oliver Milman guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 18 September 2012 18.17 BST A coal train awaits loading. Photograph: Ian Waldie/Getty Images Plans to open up a new Australian “coal export rush” would Continue Reading →

Future of Shell Vic refinery in doubt

admin /19 September, 2012

Future of Shell Vic refinery in doubt Updated: 20:31, Tuesday September 18, 2012 An executive of Shell has said the future of the oil company’s Geelong refinery is ‘borderline’. Shell global downstream director Mark Williams said the operation of the refinery at Geelong was ‘questionable’ given the challenges faced. ‘It’s borderline,’ Mr Williams told the Continue Reading →

taking action against coal in Australia, 350 org

admin /19 September, 2012

Aaron Packard – 350.org organizers@350.org 10:21 AM (33 minutes ago) to me Ready to see 350.org Australia dive deeper into the fight to move beyond coal? Join us as we get started: 1. Sign the Coal Terminal Action Group Petition 2. Send us your ideas Dear friends, There’s something we simply can’t wait any longer Continue Reading →

Why the world needs a renaissance of small farming

admin /19 September, 2012

Why the world needs a renaissance of small farming The greed for profit is ruining agriculture – and the world – but the trend for local shops and farmers’ markets offers real hope Share19 Email Colin Tudge guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 18 September 2012 21.15 BST Jump to comments (54) ‘Mainly because of industrial farming, half of Continue Reading →

Windsor calls for investigation into Cubbie bids

admin /18 September, 2012

Windsor calls for investigation into Cubbie bids Updated 1 hour 23 minutes ago Photo: A dozen Australian investors interested in buying Cubbie Station were knocked back. (ABC TV) Related Story: Higher Aussie bids for Cubbie knocked back Map: QLD Independent MP Tony Windsor is calling for an investigation into claims Australian investors offered a higher Continue Reading →