News Archive (01 Aug 2009 - 31 Aug 2009)
Barrow Island approval a disappointment
WWF-Australia expressed its strong disappointment at today's decision by the Federal Environment Minister to allow the Gorgon LNG project to go ahead on Barrow Island.
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Turtles link Barrow and West Atlas spill
WWF today said Minister Garrett seems unaware of research undertaken by Chevron, showing a direct link between the proposed Gorgon development on Barrow Island and the areas affected by the West Atlas oil spill.
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Australian Emerging Renewable Energy Technology Alliance Urges Changes to RET
The newly formed Australian Emerging Renewable Energy Technology Alliance including developers of some of the world’s leading renewable energy technologies and WWF are warning that they may miss out on the Government's proposed Renewable Energy Target (RET) unless vital amendments are made.
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Australian Parliament fails to lead on climate laws
Statement on Senate's rejection of Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme:
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Solar thermal jobs heating up
At least 12,225 Australians could be employed to provide clean, renewable, solar thermal energy within ten years, according to new analysis from WWF-Australia and leading solar thermal company Ausra.
Rudd must campaign for Pacific survival
As leaders gather in Cairns for Monday's Pacific Leaders Forum, WWF is urging Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his regional counterparts to focus on building partnerships to avoid dangerous climate change and pledge funding for adaptation to the changes already under way.
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