News Archive (01 Apr 2003 - 30 Apr 2003)
Queensland workshop aims to resolve conflict over urban flying foxes
BRISBANE: A workshop convened by WWF Australia and the Queensland Conservation Council will bring together a diverse range of experts to discuss management and protection of urban flying fox camps.
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Action map to halt species decline laid out in landmark national audit
SYDNEY: Australia's first comprehensive audit of the state of the nation's species and ecosystems has highlighted the urgent need for increased resources for regional conservation and greater commitment to putting species recovery plans into practice says
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Power sector rewards would fuel swifter switch to clean energy options
BRISBANE: The Australian government should provide a range of economic incentives to encourage electricity generators and providers, as well as the general public, to switch to renewables and energy efficient technology options, says WWF.
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Tassie frog search turns up new territory for elusive smooth froglet
HOBART: WWF Australia's ten day 'round Tasmania' field trip to track the moves of two autumn breeding frogs - the smooth froglet and the southern toadlet - has already scored its first success with the discovery of new locations for the smooth froglet (Ge
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Research shows coal fired power is Australia's top greenhouse polluter
SYDNEY: A small group of coal fired power stations is Australia's largest source of global warming, pumping out 170 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, says a new WWF Australia scientific report.
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