Thu Sep 30, 2010
Embargo lifted at 3am AEST Thurs 30 September Australian scientists have contributed to a global-scale analysis that could aid the identification of areas most at risk of water security failures. The research has been published in the journal Nature this week and involves Griffith University, Southern Cross University and The University of Western Australia.
Wed Jul 21, 2010
A report released by the Australian Water Services Association this month warns that, with population growth, Australia’s major cities could face an additional water demand of 600 billion litres per annum by 2026 and over 1000 billion litres by 2056. Here Barney Foran looks at increasing urban water demand when all things are considered. Talking only [...]
Wed Jun 2, 2010
In the lead up to the Murray Darling Basin Authority’s highly anticipated draft Basin Plan, The Wentworth Group has released a report today which identifies the scale of reductions in diversions required within each of the 18 Catchments of the Basin. It analyses the most cost-effective way to obtain the necessary water and looks at [...]
Tue Jun 1, 2010
Release of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists report: Sustainable Diversions in the Murray-Darling Basin NATIONAL MEDIA BRIEFING – Wed 2 June at 10.15am AEST in Melbourne (Also available online) Embargo lifted at 11am AEST Wednesday 2 June 2010 How much water can we take from the Murray-Darling Basin and still have a healthy river? [...]
Mon Feb 8, 2010
The release of the Liberal Party climate change policy has suggested that planting 20 million trees in Australia will impact on our continental CO2 emissions. Tree planting has also been suggested in other parts of the world as a means of combating climate change. But is this desirable for Australia? And are there any other implications from planting this number of trees in Australia?
Mon Dec 21, 2009
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has today released a comprehensive assessment of the Riverina’s red gum forests. The report warns that river regulation, over-allocation of water resources and persistent drought are responsible for the observed decline in the red river gum forests and the industries and social systems they support.
Thu Dec 17, 2009
The Australian Science Media Centre has gathered experts in the fields of chemistry, dental science, water quality and ethics to discuss the science of fluoridation and examine the basis of concerns expressed by the public about the practice.
Wed Nov 11, 2009
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has made a proposed decision to reject the Traveston Crossing Dam project, after deciding the impacts on threatened species would be too great.