Monthly Archives: December 2011

Illegal Logging – Progress or Regress?

A re-drafted version of an illegal logging bill has been introduced into Australia’s House of Representatives.  Even with some re-tooling, the Bill seems as problematic as earlier versions.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by lukeH
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Greenpeace in the Red?

Australian newspapers have reported that Greenpeace Australia Pacific is in a major financial hole. Other legal and management woes are also confronting the group.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by lukeH
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Durban on the Rocks

The most recent United Nations climate change conference in Durban, South Africa, was yet another failure dressed up as success. The meet confirmed the Kyoto Protocol is now a dead letter by proposing a nine year timetable to make a … Continue reading →

Posted on December 20, 2011 by lukeH
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Deforestation Levels Revised Down Again

The estimates for global deforestation have been revised down once again. A new, comprehensive and global satellite survey by the FAO indicates that total forest loss over the past 15 years is 32 per cent lower than previously thought.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by lukeH
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