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Australia Urged to Formally Recognise Climate Change Refugee Status
2013-04-16 16:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Australia, a close neighbour of small, low-lying South Pacific states at the frontline of climate change, should be the first country to formally recognise climate change refugees, the country's main refugee advisory body has said. The Refugee Council of Australia has told the Australian government that it should create a new refugee category for those fleeing the effects of climate change so that they can be offered protection similar to those escaping war or persecution. The key legal document...
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Australia Must Wean Itself From China
2013-04-15 19:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: Viewed from afar, even the bad news in Australia looks pretty good. Unemployment reached a three- year high last month and is now all of 5.6 percent. Leaders such as U.S. President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande would kill for such a number. Australia has avoided a recession for 21 years, boasts a budget remarkably close to surplus and continues to enjoy low inflation. On any economic report card, the country deserves a string of As. That stellar performance should make Prime...
Eni secures production sharing contract in Timor Sea, Australia
2013-04-15 01:00:00| Offshore Technology
Italy-based energy company Eni has secured a production sharing contract (PSC) for an exploration area situated in the Timor Sea, Australia.
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Wool Market Prices in China, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2013-04-12 22:35:40| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool price indicator fell below 1,000 Aussie cents in Australia, for the first time since November. Our weekly 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. A glimpse on the Chinese, New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
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Hydro Tasmania signs $1.6bn deal to develop wind farms in Australia
2013-04-11 10:00:00| Power Technology
Australia's leading renewable energy company Hydro Tasmania has signed a cooperation deal with Chinese energy firm Shenhua Group to jointly invest up to $1.6bn to build wind farms in Australia.
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