The Australian government is expected to apply to the International Court of Justice at The Hague, next week, to challenge Japanese whaling in the the Southern Ocean. … Read More »
This month, the EU is renovating its approach to hunger relief; in Australia it has launched new initiatives in the field of renewable energy and research; and has had MEPs visiting New Zealand. … Read More »
“More extremely hot days, fewer cold ones, wetter in the north and drier in the south: This is not a forecast for Australia’s climate but a snapshot of our climate now.”
That declaration heads a joint report by the two leading climate research agencies in Australia, identifying human activity as central to the turn-around in global climate fortunes. … Read More »
The newly reconstituted European Commission has acted quickly (2.3.10) to push through decisions permitting use of genetically modified potatoes and maize – revelling in failure by the European Council to block it.
Echoing concerns of consumer groups, Greenpeace has declared the move will put the environment and public health at unacceptable risk. … Read More »
The Australian and German governments have agreed to spend A$900,000 in a fifty-fifty deal to promote scientific collaboration between the two countries. … Read More »
The European union has joined urgent global moves to help earthquake victims in Haiti; it has also this week signed a security agreement with Australia, on safe handling of information, and it has announced a new centre for European studies. … Read More »