2009-07-02
ABC World Today
Commission recommendations dismissed as deja vu
A lawyer for some of the Victorian bushfire victims believes recommendations to the royal commission are similar to ones made three decades ago. Meanwhile, the Premier has defended the CFA boss, amid concerns the publicity will lead to an exodus of volunteer fire-fighters.
2009-07-02
The Advertiser
We must talk, share ideas on climate
PROFESSOR Bob Carter, a climate science adviser to Senator Steve Fielding, made an excellent presentation in Bendigo on June 23. He outlined basic scientific flaws in the mainstream belief that humans are causing global warming by their COinf2 emissions.
2009-06-30
Country News
Nothing unusual about drought
Reporter John Lewis put the following questions to Professor Bob Carter: How do you explain the drought? Drought is a common part of Australia's history.
2009-06-29
Business Spectator
Gunns has preferred partner for controversial $2.2bn Bell Bay pulp mill
By a staff reporter Australian timber company Gunns Ltd says it has a preferred partner for its controversial $2.2 billion Bell Bay pulp mill. "Over the past six months Gunns has progressed a detailed process to identify partners for potential participation in the Bell Bay Pulp Mill," Gunns said in a...
2009-06-29
Stock & Land
VFF chief warns on ETS
AUSTRALIA'S dairy and fibre industries will be "drastically hit" from the first day of an emissions trading scheme and will face higher production costs, the new president of the Victorian Farmers Federation has warned.
2009-06-29
The Australian
Suppressing the inconvenient facts about climate change
Declan McCullagh of CBS reveals that the US environmental agency quashed an inconveniently sceptical...
2009-06-27
The Australian
Residents 'behind in planning for Victorian bushfires'
A DETAILED investigation of the Black Saturday bushfires that killed 173 people has questioned the effectiveness of Victorian government warnings about the day and public education campaigns aimed at teaching residents about the need to prepare for fires and how to behave when they occur.
2009-06-27
Business Spectator
US House climate change bill clears key hurdle
By Richard Cowan of Reuters WASHINGTON - A controversial climate change bill sought by President Barack Obama advanced in the US House of Representatives, clearing the way for possible approval of a measure to control global warming.
2009-06-25
Business Spectator
Senate delays carbon trade vote
Reuters The Senate has formally delayed a vote on a carbon-emissions trading scheme until August, ending government hopes of passing the bills this parliamentary session.
2009-06-25
Heraldsun.com.au
Councils fear being sued over bushfire refuges
LACK of funding and fear of lawsuits are two of the major reasons local councils do not support designated fire refuges.
2009-06-24
News.com.au
Emissions trading blow: Fielding rejects climate change
FAMILY First senator Steve Fielding has made up his mind on global warming - there's not enough evidence that it's real. After talks with the government and top scientists, Senator Fielding, whose vote could be crucial in passing the Federal Government's plan to put a price on carbon emissions, has released..
2009-06-24
Shepparton News
Lack of evidence is cornerstone of climate discussion
There is much talk surrounding CO2 emissions and reducing our carbon footprint
2009-06-24
Heraldsun.com.au
Black Saturday fires toll could have been higher - expert
VICTORIA could have expected up to 300 deaths on Black Saturday a bushfires expert said today.