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Towns and cities the focus of new international research partnership

Monday, 22 June 2009

RMIT University and the United Nations' Habitat program join forces to investigate social and environmental issues in urbanised areas around the world.

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Environment groups speak out against government shortcomings

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Green groups have united in opposition of emissions trading legislation and to advocate a plan of action that could halve Australia's emissions witin a decade.

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Boost nature to stave off natural disasters

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Investing in nature can reduce the impact of natural disasters on people and the environment, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Solar greenhouses shelter vegies from the cold

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Solar greenhouses that nurture vegetables despite outside temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius are among the innovations recently recognised by international energy awards.

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Bob Brown raises money to save his senate seat

Thursday, 11 June 2009

Public donations and support from entrepreneur Dick Smith have helped Bob Brown reach his target of $240,000 to pay legal fees from his battle to save the Wielangta Forest in Tasmania.

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World Environment Day call to action

Friday, 5 June 2009

Today the world celebrates the environment. What are you going to do?

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A call to halt illegal logging imports and choose Good Wood

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Green groups, retailers and timber importers across Australia are calling an end to illegally logged imports, and encouraging Australians to buy legally sourced, sustainable wood.

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Penguin poo a big help to scientists

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Penguin poo stains, visible from space, have helped scientists locate emperor penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica.

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'Green spaces' promote health

Tuesday, 2 June 2009

Green spaces in Australia's urban landscape are a positive influence on health, new research has confirmed.

Time and money biggest barriers to going green

Monday, 1 June 2009

Time, money and ignorance are the key barriers when it comes to Australians reducing their environmental impact at home, new research has found.

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