In the wake of the CPRS deferral, Tasmania needs interim economy-wide and sectoral emissions reduction targets, says a report commissioned by the State Government, which also urges a review of planning legislation.
WA Environment Minister Donna Faragher is set to grant environmental approval for three coal-fired power plants that will jointly emit at least eight million tonnes of CO2 a year, over-ruling an appeals convenor recommendation that one of the projects be referred back to the EPA.
Most environmental management plans for contaminated sites can be adequately dealt with in one or two pages, says NSW EPA accredited site auditor, Andrew Lau.
Should Australia review or tighten air quality standards for key pollutants – including particulate, NO2 and SO2 – in light of the latest health research, asks a discussion paper released today on behalf of Australia's environment ministers.
