| Residents forced to leave their homes after toxic gas escapes. Residents on the state's north have been evacuated from their homes after toxic fumes contaminated the air at Murwillumbah. abc.net.au |
Wis. officials say old dike may add to flood risk A century-old sand dike that held back the raging Wisconsin River helped protect a rural neighborhood, but state officials said Tuesday they'll renew a push to buy out homeowners and let the levee deteriorate. msnbc.msn.com |
Climate committee to meet for first time The Federal Government's new multi-party climate change committee will hold its first official meeting today. abc.net.au |
Rising fuel costs mean higher heating bills this winter Households will spend more on heating this winter as fuel prices rise and colder weather than last year in the Northeast increases demand. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
No price tag in forest talks Tasmania's Premier says the cost of overhauling Tasmania's forest industry was not discussed in his talks with the Prime Minister on the issue. abc.net.au |