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MEDIA RELEASE for immediate release Vic Budget – Friends of the Earth welcomes transition funds for forestry workers, and relief as bus reform is still on the table. Native Forest Logging and Biodiversity Friends of the Earth Melbourne have applauded the Andrews government, as they announce that the end of Native forest logging … Continued
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The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) has welcomed the announcement of the State Government’s decision to bring forward the end of native forest logging to January 2024. The end date will be accelerated from 2030 to the start of next year through additional $200 million of measures announced in Tuesday’s State Budget. “After decades of … Continued
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Australia’s leading network of flood professionals is hosting its National Conference at Sydney this week, bringing together delegates from Australia, New Zealand, USA and the UK to discuss how to make communities safer and more resilient to floods. The Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) National Conference runs from 23 to 26 May at Luna Park Venues, … Continued
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Victorian Forest Alliance (VFA) Media release 23 May 2023 Conservationists celebrate reports that state government will end native forest logging by the end of the year. This morning the ABC has reported that the Daniel Andrews government has made a decision to bring forward the transition out of native forest logging, from … Continued
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Less than three weeks ago, the Northern Territory government gave the go-ahead to controversial, full-scale fracking production in the Beetaloo Basin. Last night, ABC’s 7:30 program reported Tamboran Resources, now the biggest fracking company in Beetaloo, has been involved with a number pollution incidents from one exploration drilling site, putting at risk people, stock, the … Continued
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Chemical engineers at Monash University have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide(CO2) in the atmosphere, and has a potential to create negative carbon emissions. Acetic acid is an important chemical used in several industrial processes and is an ingredient in household vinegar, vinyl paints and some glues. … Continued
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Farmers and pesticide users in Carrathool, Griffith, Murrumbidgee and Leeton this week may receive a visit from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as part of a targeted education and compliance campaign aimed at proper pesticide use. NSW EPA Executive Director of Regulatory Operations, Carmen Dwyer said EPA officers are keen to … Continued
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More than 100 nesting boxes dedicated to protecting native wildlife and other animals now provide potential shelter and homes across Sydney. The latest phase of our program sees 62 nesting boxes installed in parks and reserves across our area as we work to increase biodiversity in the city. “Our parks are not only … Continued
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Newcrest’s Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd mine in Central West NSW has been issued with a draft pollution Prevention Notice and a draft licence variation regarding the management of emissions of dust and other pollutants as part of a new investigation commenced by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The EPA has also written … Continued
