latest news
Category: Climate change
Are Coral Reefs Doomed?
03 Sep, 2009 | CATEGORY: Climate changeState of the planet | SOURCE: Guardian | Comments
Article in the Guardian painting a bleak picture for the future of coral reefs - based upon a recent report from Australia.
Kangaroo Burgers Could Save the Planet
27 Dec, 2008 | CATEGORY: Climate change | SOURCE: New Scientist | Comments
Mammal ruminents like sheep and cattle produce significant quantities of Methane - a greenhouse gas. Kangaroos produce no methane - possibly making them a greenhouse friendly option for mass meat production.
Australia Plans Carbon Storage Under Ocean
31 Mar, 2008 | CATEGORY: Climate change | SOURCE: REUTERS | Comments
Australia is planning to store greenhouse gas emissions under the ocean at a number of sites around the continent.
This kind of action is a direct result of Australia's Labor government, elected in November 2007, ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, reversing an 11-year policy by the previous conservative government.