SA Greens win Upper House solar bill changes but knocked back on national electricity bills* WA waste bill passes Lower House * Environment group urges refundable deposit scheme for car batteries * Power generation largely behind 22% rise in NOx * NSW looks for 2008 Green Globe award winners
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