| Mining giant calls for talks on carbon tax Pressure is mounting on the federal government to begin debate on a carbon tax with Hunter Valley mining giant, Xstrata saying its ready to talk. abc.net.au |
EPA head retires The head of Tasmania's environmental watchdog has announced his retirement. abc.net.au |
Combet wants carbon price 'as soon as possible' Climate Change Minister Greg Combet says Australia needs to put a price on carbon "as soon as possible" but is refusing to speculate on whether it will happen by the end of next year. abc.net.au |
Forestry deal focus moves to State Government Tasmania's Forest Industry Association believes the State Government now holds the key to the next phase of a deal designed to bring peace in the forestry debate. abc.net.au |
Government told to increase carbon cut target Analysis by the Federal Government's Department of Climate Change shows Australia needs to adopt a new minimum target in its emissions reductions. abc.net.au |