News Archive (01 May 2004 - 31 May 2004)
'Smart state' leaders take huge backward step
The decision to approve a new coal fired power station announced today by Premier Peter Beattie is a backward step and a disaster for Queensland's natural treasures, according to WWF.
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Government making progress towards satisfactory South East Regional Marine Plan
WWF Australia today welcomed the Commonwealth Government's release of the South East Regional Marine Plan, as a "useful first step towards securing integrated management of all human activities in the marine environment covered by the plan."
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International toxics treaty comes into force today
An international treaty to ban the world's most toxic and hazardous chemicals comes into force today, May 17th 2004. The Stockholm Convention for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) aims to rid the world of some of the most toxic chemicals ever produced.
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