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Mining company UraniumSA has lodged a referral under the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Protection Act for a small scale uranium recovery field trial at Mullaquana, near Whyalla, South Australia.

• Alcoa seeks approval to export 12,000 tonnes of hazardous waste
  
• AGL to partner Lend Lease in major solar foray
  
• Major global uranium miner seeks approval for WA mine
  
• Deutsche Bank issues climate science primer for investors

• EPA seeks comment on WA uranium proposal
  
• Wong announces tougher regulations for solar installers
  
• ACT sets out solar access policies

• Wong to send CPRS changes straight to Senate committee
  
• This Budget is about photo opportunities, not transformation, says Milne
  
• We need to talk about nuclear energy, Switkowski urges
  
• Refinery carbon costs will take 15% of net profit, says AIP

The Rudd Government's 2020 targets are 'insufficient', China would like Australian uranium to help wean itself off conventional coal and claims that Australia's actions don't matter are wrong, an adviser to China's climate negotiators said today. But Climate Change Minister Penny Wong and a senior Australian negotiator defended the targets.

An inquiry into the Kyoto Protocol by Parliament’s treaties committee will hear evidence on Australia’s negotiating position in upcoming international climate talks and the implications of ratification for Australia’s proposed emissions trading scheme.

Queensland court fines two for obstructing EPA officer; Export of nuclear waste gets EPBC Act clearance; NSW’s 2% ethanol obligation kicks in; Iluka Resources wins appeal against WA EPA ruling; Victorian Water Smart funding on offer; Victoria invites award nominations