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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 28, 2014

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Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper.

Submissions to the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) green paper have closed.   The green paper detailed the Government’s plans to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions with […]

Carbon auctions halted.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has halted the auction of carbon units, a move he says will give businesses ‘certainty’ as the government presses ahead with […]

Green Army legislation introduced.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced legislation to establish the Green Army.   The Green Army is a voluntary program to encourage hands-on, practical, grassroots […]

Review of Australia’s greenhouse reduction goals.

The Climate Change Authority has released its review of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.   The Targets and Progress Review addressed two broad topics:   […]

Wind farm health link.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a draft information paper examining the evidence relating to the potential effects of wind farms on […]

Barrier Reef conflict of interest claims unfolded.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said an inquiry into allegations of potential conflicts of interest involving two board members of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park […]

EPA Victoria launches Hazelwood fire community website.

EPA Victoria has set up a dedicated site for residents directly impacted by the Hazelwood open cut mine fine. The site provides important air quality monitoring […]

Santos’ coal seam gas project ‘strategic’.

The NSW Government has signed an agreement with energy group Santos which recognises its Narrabri coal seam gas project as a ‘strategic energy project’.   “Santos […]

Complaint lodged over coal dust.

A residents’ group has lodged a formal complaint with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Transport for NSW over alleged coal dust pollution from trains […]

Coal mine management took action within reasonable time.

A coal mine company has avoided a charge of failing to report a pollution spill within a reasonable time after the NSW Land and Environment Court […]

Agreements signed for Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Queensland Government has joined its NSW counterpart in signing the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for implementing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.   The IGA details the plan […]

Investment in Queensland waterways.

South east Queensland waterways will receive an $8 million injection to be spent on rehabilitation and restoration work.   Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the […]

Pipeline for Coffin Bay.

A $3.5 million pipeline will connect Coffin Bay to the Eyre Peninsula’s water supply network.   SA Water says the 18 km pipeline will help cater […]

Guidance for Wind Farm developments.

 The WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a bulletin on wind farm developments.   The bulletin aims to:   provide guidance to proponents and the […]

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