| Friday's forecast: Wet for central, eastern USA A low-pressure system moving through the Great Lakes is forecast to continue kicking up wet weather over the central and eastern U.S. on Fri ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Emerson warns of 'green cloak' protectionism Trade Minister Craig Emerson says he is concerned that some countries may use the issue of climate change as an excuse to put up trade barriers. abc.net.au |
Concerns mining drying-up historic Thirlmere Lakes There are fears that long-wall mining close to the historic Thirlmere Lakes near Picton north west of Wollongong may have caused irreversible damage. abc.net.au |
Gas company urged to front community forum With test drilling for gas about to start off the Newcastle coast, pressure is mounting on Asset Energy to spell-out the implications for the community. abc.net.au |
Legislation aims to protect Lake Eyre Basin While debate continues about the effect of the Wild Rivers legislation on Cape York, the Queensland Government has moved to protect inland rivers in the Lake Eyre Basin. abc.net.au |