Environment groups unite to oppose emissions trading legislation A series of compromises by the federal government on its pre-election commitment to take strong action on climate change has led national and peak state-based environment organisations to unite in opposition to the proposed emissions trading legislation. An emergency meeting of the environment organisations, representing more than 400,000 Australians, in Canberra has also produced a new report outlining a suite of measures that can be in place within two years to put Australia within reach of halving its greenhouse emissions within a decade. Read more...
COAG meeting a chance to support greener, cheaper motoring The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Darwin tomorrow should introduce fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel bills, and safeguard the future of Australian car manufacturing, Environment Victoria said today. Read more...
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