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Global warming fight going underground?
Researchers investigate possibility of burying up to 1 million metric tons (1.1 million tons) of carbon dioxide to help solve the problem of greenhouse gas emissions.
CNN Feb 19 03

Droughts could worsen unless emissions reduced: scientists
Scientists say droughts could become more severe unless Australians reduce greenhouse emissions.
ABC Nov 10 02

WWF claims drought linked to greenhouse emissions
Environmentalists call for Prime Minister John Howard to treat climate change seriously as the Federal Government looks at ways to fix Australia's drought.
ABC Oct 13 02

Australia sees light on Kyoto
Two official reports which say economy would benefit from its ratification undermine Australian government's opposition to the Kyoto protocol.
The Guardian Sept 17 02

Australia struggles to launch ethanol industry
Efforts to kickstart ethanol industry stall amid claims the oil companies are reluctant to commit to using the renewable fuel.
Planet Ark Sept 11 02

Global Warming Threatens Tuvalu
Tuvalu fears that storms, rising ocean levels and disruptions to marine life caused by global climate change may overwhelm it.
ABC Aug 28 02

World's tallest tower 'could supply energy to 200,000 homes'
Australian government approves plans for world's tallest tower which 'could supply energy to 200,000 homes'.
Ananova Aug 19 02

10 per cent ethanol plan for fuel
Federal government says petrol should contain 10 per cent ethanol by 2005, and climb to 20 per cent by 2010.
The West Australian Aug 05 02

Global warming causes giant squid blowout
Scientists say a 1 per cent increase in water temperature causes juvenile squid to double in size.
ABC Aug 03 02

Power Boom As Homes Switch to Green Energy
Australians turn to environmentally-friendly power options in greater numbers.
Power Engineering International July 16 02

Solar tower will be world's tallest structure
Power station, to be constructed in the state of Victoria in Australia, will have the world's tallest structure, a one km high solar tower.
Power Engineering International July 03 02

Australian island studied as possible LNG base
Barrow Island to be considered as possible site for proposed Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Western Australia.
Planet Ark July 03 02

Hydrogen power gives coal new lease of life
New Zealand to develop hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology, extracting the hydrogen from coal.
New Zealand Herald June 25 02

Earthquake fault line found at Sydney nuclear site
Earthquake fault line found under site of A$300 million nuclear reactor to be built in Australia's biggest city.
Planet Ark June 24 02

New Power Stations Will Cook with Gas
Gas consumption in New South Wales to increase dramatically by 2011.
Power Engineering International June 23 02

New energy regulations to reduce Victoria's greenhouse gas emissions
Australia - Victorian government to introduce new building regulations requiring all new homes have a five-star energy rating from next year.
ABC News June 01 02

Perth set for worldwide trial of fuel cell buses
Perth to join 11 cities testing 30 hydrogen fuel cell buses worldwide.
Australia Sunday Times May 24 02

Coal miner wants to build Australia power plant
305-400 megawatt coal-fired power plant planned along with a wind power generator in project to boost fresh water supplies in Western Australia.
Planet Ark May 15 02

Australia Starts to Develop Renewable Energy
Despite rich oil and coal resources, Australia begins to develop renewable energy.
Xinhua News Agency April 25 02

 

 

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