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Government and Opposition should look closely at Greens’ Safe Climate Bill

October 12th 2009

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW urges the Federal Government and Opposition to examine the Greens’ Safe Climate Bills launched today, and seriously consider adopting the measures outlined as a sensible and effective path to combating climate change.

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Sydney cannot afford high price of desalination

October 12th 2009

The State Government must ensure the Kurnell desalination plant only operates as a last resort option for Sydney’s water supply and should shift its focus to more sustainable water solutions in its review of the Metropolitan Water Strategy, says the state’s peak environment group.

“The Government must use this review as an opportunity to keep its promise that the desalination plant will only operate as a back-up water supply,” Nature Conservation Council of NSW executive director Cate Faehrmann said today.

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Moratorium on bottled water extraction needed

October 8th 2009

The recent decision by the Land and Environment Court to allow a water bottling facility in Theresa Park at the foothill of the Southern Highlands highlights the need for a moratorium on similar approvals until groundwater extraction can be proven sustainable, says the state’s peak environment group.

“Bottled water is marketed as a ‘pure’ alternative to tap water although it is anything but good for the health of our natural environment,” Nature Conservation Council of NSW executive director Cate Faehrmann said today.

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Can the Central Coast be better prepared for bushfires?

September 23rd 2009

Proactive approaches to fire management for the protection of life, property and the environment will become increasingly important as the rules applied in the past change under climate change.

“Many areas of Australia can expect an increase in bushfire activity and the number of days when fire danger ratings are very high to extreme as the impacts of climate change take hold,” Hotspots Strategist Waminda Parker said today.

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Can the Sapphire Coast be better prepared for bushfires?

September 21st 2009

Proactive approaches to fire management for the protection of life, property and the environment will become increasingly important as the rules applied in the past change under climate change.

“Many areas of Australia can expect an increase in bushfire activity and the number of days when fire danger ratings are very high to extreme as the impacts of climate change take hold,” Hotspots Strategist Waminda Parker said today.

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EVENT ALERT Biodiversity Under Fire

September 19th 2009

Landholders, peak agencies and groups involved in bushfire management, local and state government representatives and community groups will gather in Sydney on 22-23 June to share ideas on the complex issue of bushfire management, discuss the lessons learnt from previous bushfire campaigns and gain a new understanding of the role of fire in the Australian landscape.

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COMMUNITY EVENT LISTING Splash! at Wylie's Auction Fundraiser

September 16th 2009

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW is presenting a wonderful evening of fun for marine conservation hosted by rising culinary star, Jared Ingersoll from Danks Street Depot, on Thursday 15 October.

Guests can enjoy the beautiful ocean views at Wylie’s Baths in Coogee while indulging in a delicious selection of canapés created by Ingersoll to highlight seafood that has been identified as a ‘better choice’ for the environment by the Nice Choice! program.

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Extinctions will escalate if Government continues weak approach to climate change

August 18th 2009

Addressing the impact of climate change on endangered species and their habitat is the best way for the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett to protect our wildlife from extinction, according to the Nature Conservation Council of NSW.

“Scientists are telling us that up to a quarter of our plants and animals will not survive a global temperature increase of more than 1.5 to 2 degrees,” Nature Conservation Council of NSW executive director Cate Faehrmann said today.

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Hunting is not conservation, environment groups claim

August 14th 2009

Environment and animal welfare groups have lodged a variety of complaints about the
NSW Game Council with regulatory agencies, including the ACCC.

The organisations include the Invasive Species Council (ISC), WIRES, the Nature
Conservation Council of NSW (NCC), the Humane Society International (HSI), the
Wilderness Society, the Colong Foundation for Wilderness, the National Parks Association
of NSW and the Total Environment Centre.

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Senate correct to reject weak CPRS Bill, now government must strengthen targets

August 13th 2009

While the Senate was right to reject the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) in its current form, the Government must go back to the drawing board to strengthen the bill and remove payouts to big polluters, according to the Nature Conservation Council of NSW.

“The government should stop playing politics and pandering to the pollution lobby, and come back with a system that has strong targets and will transform the Australian economy to clean energy,” Nature Conservation Council of NSW executive director Cate Faehrmann said today.

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