Archive for the ‘Environment’ Category


GeoEngineering- A Possible Solution to Global Warming

Global warming has been a talked about matter for several years now . One side of the argument  insists  that there is not enough to being done to fight  global warming  , while the other side claims that global warming  is not even an issue  . No matter which side you are on , it [...]

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Thick fog descends on Sydney

Thick fog that blanketed Sydney and the central tablelands disrupted ferry services and reduced visibility to as little as 50 metres in some parts this morning. Ferry services to Parramatta were suspended for a time and were running slowly between Rydalmere and the city from about 8am, a NSW Transport spokesman said. Flights in and [...]

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Gore addresses young activists at climate conference

More than 1000 people aged 15 to 25 have converged on Sydney to learn political strategies for combating climate change, using lessons from US President Barack Obama’s election campaign. In yesterday’s opening session of the Power Shift 2009 conference at the University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta campus, attendees heard speeches from US climate crusader Al [...]

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A gift for some, but better than more buses

FERRIES have long been considered the silvertail’s mode of public transport: now a report has confirmed it. A blessing or a burden, depending on your view…passengers relax on the Mosman Bay service to Circular Quay. Photo: Peter Rae White-collar professionals in some of Sydney’s most affluent suburbs are enjoying subsidised ferry transport, while Central Coast, [...]

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Parramatta gets Sydney Water

The NSW Government has moved 1,400 jobs to Parramatta with the official opening of Sydney Water’s new Parramatta headquarters by Water Minister Phil Costa today. “This is a massive boost for Western Sydney and confirms the NSW Government’s confidence in Parramatta as a great place to do business,” Mr Costa said. “These 1,400 Sydney Water [...]

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