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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended a Stop Work Order for Compartment 34A in Flat Rock State Forest near Ulladulla that prevents harvesting by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW). The Stop Work Order has been extended as the EPA considers FCNSW measures to search for and identify protected species and their habitat … Continued
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The former owner of Bowral Landfill has been fined $263,000 after the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) discovered incomplete weighbridge information had been provided. At least 14,000 tonnes more general solid and asbestos waste had been deposited at the tip than was documented. Ibrahim Elmustapha pleaded guilty in the NSW Land and Environment Court to … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended a Stop Work Order applying to parts of Tallaganda State Forest, near Captains Flat. The extension of the Stop Work Order was required because Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) is yet to advise the EPA that it has undertaken the necessary surveys to identify and protect Southern … Continued
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The WA state government’s mid-term performance review has revealed that the January 2023 floods in the Kimberley will cost taxpayers over $869 million dollars[1]. The announcement comes on a 45C day in Fitzroy Crossing. Broome-based conservation group Environs Kimberley is calling on the State and Federal governments to recoup the cost from fossil fuel companies who have … Continued
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A food waste expert says society needs to rethink its rituals that promote food waste. Topics: food waste, leftovers, catering Dr Bhavna Middha, Research Fellow, College of Design and Social Context “Entertainment, parties and eating out are front and centre as we approach the holiday season. “We all like to cook, buy and take large … Continued
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December 20, 2023 Woolloongabba billboard highlights that fossil fuel companies are the main culprits for climate change – costing residents billions Fossil fuel ads will undermine Olympic Games environmental claims As Queensland battles record bushfires, floods and storms, Brisbane City Council is being asked to follow 16 other Australian councils and stop advertising fossil fuel … Continued
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Wednesday 20 December 2023 The following experts are available for comment in the wake of destruction from record-breaking flooding left by ex-Cyclone Jasper, which resulted in enormous amounts of rainfall impacting many communities in Far North Queensland. Cyclones forming against the backdrop of climate change can be more destructive as they can have stronger … Continued
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Digital infrastructure is all around us, running our increasingly digital world. As summer approaches, scorching hot temperatures will see demand for electricity spike to a once-in-a-decade high, putting pressure on grid infrastructure and serving as a painful reminder that legacy grid infrastructure is critically unprepared for extreme weather events. According to the Australian Energy … Continued
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Revolutionizing Access to Essential Utilities in Challenging Environments OXFORD, MI / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 / PowerPanel, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Gen20 Portable, a groundbreaking unit that seamlessly integrates electricity generation, hot water production, and advanced water filtration. The Gen20 Portable is designed to … Continued
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Queensland Conservation Council is calling on the Queensland Government and Opposition to learn the lessons from the FNQ flood disasters, and take action to keep Queenslanders safe now and in the future. This includes bipartisan emission reduction targets, and climate resilient planning that properly assesses the impact of climate change. Statement by Dave Copeman, … Continued
