Tag: Air Pollution
Residents question Gladstone health report
Queensland Health's report on health findings for Gladstone, in central Queensland, has been met by criticism from local residents.[MORE]
Robertson plays down Gladstone health concerns
The State Government says a Queensland Health report shows the rates of some illnesses fluctuate in Gladstone but they are not consistently above the state average.[MORE]
Gladstone health consistent with rest of Qld: Govt
The State Government says health statistics in Gladstone, in central Queensland, are consistent with the rest of the state.[MORE]
Gladstone air quality report looms
Queensland Health will today release an interim report on air quality in the central Queensland city of Gladstone.[MORE]
More concerns over carbon trading
Another Tasmanian industry has expressed concern at the Federal Government's proposed emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Mayor fears for smelter workers' future under emissions scheme
Port Pirie Mayor Geoff Brock says people's livelihoods would be put at risk if the city's major employer, Nyrstar, is made non-viable under the proposed federal emissions trading scheme. [MORE]
Paper industry attacks emissions trading scheme
The body representing the paper industry, A3P, has joined the attack on the carbon emissions trading scheme, saying it could lead to a loss of investments throughout the country.[MORE]
SA pushes for smelter emission exemption
SA Premier Mike Rann is keen for a carbon emission exemption for zinc producer Nyrstar.[MORE]
The road to a low pollution future: rail
It is more important than ever that the Federal Government give top priority to transport projects and assist the states in reaching their transport planning goals.[MORE]
M5 tunnel 'among world's worst'
Sydney's M5 East tunnel has been classed as one of the most polluted tunnels in the world.[MORE]
Bligh offers Gladstone air pollution assurances
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has tried to reassure Gladstone residents, concerned about air pollution, that results of health tests will be publicly released soon.[MORE]
Wait continues for Gladstone air quality health study
Queensland Health has told Gladstone residents it will be another three months before they learn whether airborne industrial pollutants in the city are a serious risk.[MORE]
Mt Isa air pollution testing delayed
There has been a delay in plans to introduce hourly testing of heavy metals in the air at Mount Isa.[MORE]
Wagerup refinery lawsuit still possible
Lawyers for a group of Wagerup residents in south-west Western Australia have cautiously welcomed a report into Alcoa Australia's refinery.[MORE]
Study confirms Alcoa refinery emits 'unpleasant odours'
A new study has backed residents living near the Alcoa refinery in Wagerup, who have complained of odours from the refinery during certain weather conditions.[MORE]
Chevron warns ETS could jeopardise projects
The US oil company Chevron has warned two of Western Australia's biggest gas projects could be shelved if a proposed emissions trading scheme goes ahead in its current form.[MORE]
Climate change audit of local businesses
The Department of Environment and Climate Change has conducted a review and audit of 14 industrial businesses in Wollongong.[MORE]
Residents encouraged to ride to work
New South Wales mid-north coast residents are being encouraged to leave their cars at home today and ride their bikes to work.[MORE]
Local councils to monitor minor pollution
The Queensland State Parliament has passed laws giving councils new powers to clean up air and water pollution.[MORE]
Emissions trading scheme risks jobs: Oppn
There are claims the emissions trading scheme poses a greater risk of job losses in the current economic climate. [MORE]
Whyalla black dust not magnetite
Studies of dust samples from the east of Whyalla have revealed magnetite from the local steelworks is not a major contributor to the black dust problem.[MORE]
'Chemical equator' divides hemispheres: scientists
Scientists have discovered a "chemical equator" that divides the polluted air of the Northern Hemisphere from the largely uncontaminated atmosphere of the Southern Hemisphere.[MORE]
Beijing Olympic car ban will not be made permanent: report
Beijing has decided not to make measures that limited car use during the Olympics permanent, state media said, despite considerable public backing of curbs that brought the cleanest air in years.[MORE]
Truegain licence to be suspended over stink
A Rutherford business will have its operating licence suspended at the end of the month for failing to implement an effective odour control system.[MORE]
EPA unfazed by Gladstone air quality readings
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it is not concerned by air monitoring readings which recorded poor air quality in Gladstone on two days this year.[MORE]
