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Climate Institute in Australia fights for survival as philanthropic donation runs out
2015-12-21 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sydney Morning Herald: A leading think tank and lobby group on climate change is fighting for its survival after the multimillion-dollar support of its primary benefactor ran out. The Climate Institute, which has become one of Australia's most prominent environment and climate groups since being set up through a bequest in 2005, suffered a 62 per cent fall in revenue last financial year. It came at the end of a decade of backing from foundations run by Rupert Murdoch's niece Eve Kantor and her husband, farmer Mark Wootton,...
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Scientists discover rare sea snakes, previously thought extinct, off Western Australia
2015-12-21 13:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] IMAGE: This is a photograph of the rare short nosed sea snake discovered on Ningaloo reef, Western Australia. Credit: Image: Grant Griffin, W.A. Dept. Parks and Wildlife Scientists from James Cook University have discovered …
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Australia: Rwe Ceo says sudden brown coal exit can't be justified
2015-12-20 06:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: German utility RWE is opposed to a sudden exit from brown coal generation, the most polluting fossil fuel, its chief executive told magazine Der Spiegel, adding these plants secured jobs and needed to keep running to pay for their decommissioning. Following the Paris climate accord earlier this month, which aims to curb global warming by reducing the use of fossil fuels in favour of renewables, coal-dependent companies such as RWE have come under pressure to change their business model. "By the...
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Wool Prices in Australia, China, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2015-12-18 20:05:31| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices have declined this week in US$ terms, however staying at very high levels over the 25-year period since 1990. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South African are provided.
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GE to supply equipment for power projects in Pakistan and Australia
2015-12-18 01:00:00| Power Technology
US-based technology giant General Electric (GE) has won orders for two power projects in Pakistan and Australia.
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