Thu Feb 2, 2012
EMBARGO LIFTED 5am AEDT Thursday February 2, 2012
An Australian scientist has written a provocative opinion piece which looks at the impact of grazing on bushfires, as well as the problem of feral flora and fauna in Australia. It suggests considering all potential solutions, including the introduction of wild elephants to keep introduced grasses under control.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
BACKGROUND BRIEFING - Monday January 23 at 10.45am AEDT in Sydney and online
Across the world countries are having to face the serious issue of depleting water tables as the ever-increasing thirsts of agriculture and industry compete for every drop.
Tue Jan 10, 2012
US Scientists have documented cases of animal health problems which they believe have possible links to gas drilling. The report, published today in the journal New Solutions, involved interviewing the owners of animals who reported negative health effects on their animals.
Fri Dec 16, 2011
BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Friday December 16 at 11am AEDT
As coal seam gas continues to gain attention and generate controversy, the AusSMC is launching a series of online background briefings to help journalists sift through the hype and understand the facts.
The series of briefings will feature a range of experts from different institutions and industry and
Tue Nov 29, 2011
ONLINE BRIEFING: 10am AEDT Mon 28 November
EMBARGO LIFTED at 00.01am AEDT Tue 29 November
A new report details the importance of the Southern Ocean for Australia. Scientists are realising just how much protection the ocean offers us by acting as a sink that absorbs huge amounts of heat and carbon dioxide, slowing down the rate of [...]
Mon Nov 28, 2011
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority released its draft Basin Plan on November 28, 2011. It is proposing water use cuts of 2,750 gigalitres (GL) per year. The plan is based on the premise that the maximum amount of water that can be removed for irrigation, agriculture and drinking water, whilst remaining environmentally sustainable, is 10,873 gigalitres [...]
Fri Nov 25, 2011
The Australian Government has just announced the proposed establishment of the world’s largest marine protected area in the waters of the Coral Sea that fall within Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The proposed Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve covers approximately 989 842 square kilometres - an area of ocean more than half the size of [...]
Thu Nov 24, 2011
ONLINE BRIEFING: 10.30am AEDT on Friday 25 November
Embargo lifted at 10.30am AEDT on Friday 25 November
A new report from CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology on climate change in the Pacific paints a picture of rising sea levels, increasing temperatures and growing ocean acidity for our nearest neighbours. The peer-reviewed report, Climate Change in the [...]