Issue 2003 April 19
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Wider focus needed on Murray Darling water controversy
Federal and State governments have very narrowly focused on removing 5-15% of farmers water allocations, in the false expectation that increased water flows will solve the environmental problems experienced in parts of the Basin.However, environmental experts say that any serious attempt at solutions must involve a five part strategy, aside from salinity management that has already seen a substantial reduction in salt concentrations…
Ethanol a solution to air pollution caused lung cancers
Health issues are likely to drive governments to seriously consider mandating ethanol for motor vehicles, saving substantially on the health budget and providing an enormous boost to the sugar cane industry. Pat Byrne reports.Up to one fifth of all lung cancer deaths are caused by air pollution, tiny airborne particles emitted largely from motor vehicle exhausts. These findings were released recently in a report…
