Greens propose new nation-wide CSG inquiry
A new Senate Inquiry into coal seam gas across Australia has been proposed by the Australian Greens spokesperson for mining, Senator Larissa Waters.
Greens push for greater protection of water from CSG
The Australian Greens are continuing the fight to protect Australia’s water resources from the risky coal seam gas industry, with a public inquiry on Senator Larissa Waters’ water bill held last night in Canberra.
Greens fight for threatened species protection
Australian Greens environment spokesperson Senator Larissa Waters will be in Melbourne this Friday for the Senate inquiry into her emergency listing of threatened species bill.
Telling decision for Burke on Cape York heritage
Environment Minister Tony Burke has the opportunity to show he will act to protect the environment when it counts not just when it would score political points, by emergency heritage listing pristine Cape York, said the Greens today.
Greens ready to represent Queensland
The Greens are raring to go in the Queensland state election, with Australian Greens Acting Leader Senator Christine Milne giving Greens candidates her support in Brisbane today.
Cracked coal ship a danger to Great Barrier Reef
A Liberian vessel carrying more than 67,000 tonnes of coal has been discovered to have a cracked hull, and is now anchored off Hay Point in Mackay, in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Scenic Rim landholders arrested for standing up to CSG
Nine people have been arrested and charged at the Scenic Rim for peacefully protesting against exploratory drilling for coal seam gas by mining giant Arrow.
65 Melbourne Cricket Grounds of dredging planned for Great Barrier Reef
Figures obtained through Senate Estimates reveal more than 112 million cubic metres - or 65 Melbourne Cricket Grounds - are proposed to be dredged from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, with 52 million cubic metres already approved by the Federal Government.
Gold Coast exhibition shows realities of climate change
The Oxfam Land for Life photographic exhibition will be launched at the Gold Coast Southport Library today, by Australian Greens Senator for Queensland Larissa Waters.