News Archive (01 Nov 2009 - 30 Nov 2009)
Weakened but acceptable deal proposed for climate
WWF-Australia today backed the amended Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, and a deal that represents a constructive way forward for Australia.
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Inquiry gives opportunity to tighten regulations in areas of sensitive marine habitats
The broad ranging terms of reference and Royal Commission powers of the West Atlas oil leak inquiry announced by Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson have been welcomed by WWF- Australia.
Unchecked climate change will put world at 'tipping point', WWF and Allianz report says
Berlin, 23rd November 2009 - The world's diverse regions and ecosystems are close to reaching temperature thresholds - or "tipping points" - that can unleash devastating environmental, social and economic changes, according to a new report by WWF and Allianz.
Call for coal and mining industry to end scaremongering
Mining industry leaders should end their scaremongering campaign over the carbon pollution reduction scheme, a coalition of union, environment, welfare and research groups said outside the headquarters of the Australian Coal Association (ACA) today.
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Strengthen and pass CPRS or face Copenhagen credibility questions
The Southern Cross Climate Coalition has urged senators to strengthen and pass the emissions trading scheme to enable Australian industries to prosper in the burgeoning low-carbon global economy and warned that a weakened scheme would seriously undermine Australia at the crucial UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
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CPRS will help strong outcome at Copenhagen
While it has become fashionable to downplay expectations for Copenhagen, there is strong evidence that world leaders will still deliver all of the key elements of a legally binding agreement, WWF said today.
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WWF-Australia welcomes powers of oil spill inquiry
The broad ranging terms of reference and Royal Commission powers of the West Atlas oil rig spill inquiry announced by Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson have been welcomed by WWF-Australia.
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Coral Sea vote a victory for common sense
The Senate's support of the Federal Government's Coral Sea conservation zone is a victory for common sense and paves the way for the protection of one of the planet's last refuges for sharks and coral reefs.
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Talk climate and money, not climate vs money, WWF tells APEC
Singapore - Leaders gathering in Singapore for the APEC summit this weekend must commit to strong and ambitious climate actions if they want to achieve sustainable growth for their region and help their countries to avoid disastrous consequences of global warming.
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Dhaka, Manila and Jakarta top list of Asian cities facing brutal climate future
Hong Kong - Dhaka, Manila and Jakarta are topping a WWF ranking of the climate vulnerability of 11 major cities in Asia.
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Cabinet must back Garrett's proposed 'no' on Traveston
WWF-Australia has welcomed Environment Minister Peter Garrett's recommendation to block the development of the Traveston Dam and is calling on Cabinet to give its full support.
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Report shows hand-outs to polluters will cost us all
A new report evaluating the effects of 100 climate policies from G20 countries reveals that previous handouts to Australian coal and aluminium companies increased both the nation's greenhouse gas emissions and the cost to the economy.
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Strong climate change message from Antarctic leaders
World leaders in Antarctic marine conservation gathering in Hobart this week must send a strong message to Copenhagen negotiators concerning the dire risks facing the southern continent as a result of climate change, WWF-Australia warned today.
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Relief that oil leak stopped
WWF-Australia today welcomed the news from PTTEP Australasia that they have staunched the flow from the Montara H1 well and put out the main fire on the West Atlas platform.
Great Keppel decision welcomed as Australian species continue to decline
Environment Minister Peter Garrett's decision not to allow a massive resort development on Great Keppel Island is welcome news at a time when the Great Barrier Reef faces enormous threats from coastal developments and wildlife across the country continues to decline.
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