Eye On The Environment

Will your children or your children's children be able to enjoy the things you have taken for granted? Will they be able to see whales swimming in the ocean? Will their wildlife experience be restricted to what they see in books and on TV? Will the planet ever be the same?

These are all questions that are raised every day by experts who question the way humans have treated Planet Earth but are they right? Is there a crisis? Are we in the midst of a global meltdown? Can we do anything to stop it?

Eye On The Environment - Full Coverage

Senate begins emissions trading debate

The Senate has begun the protracted process of debating amendments to the government's package of 11 emissions trading bills.

November 25, 2009, 1:51 pm

"Climate realists" petition against ETS
A group calling themselves "Climate Realists" petitioned against the emissions trading scheme (ETS) at Parliament today.
November 25, 2009, 12:57 pm
Scorching heat kills contractor
A 19-year-old Sydney man has collapsed and died of heat exhaustion while installing roof insulation.
November 25, 2009, 12:55 pm
Vic channel deepening project completed
A controversial project to deepen Melbourne's shipping channels has been completed ahead of schedule and $200 million under budget.
November 25, 2009, 12:54 pm
World Bank to start agriculture fund with $1.5 billion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank will start a trust fund to boost agriculture in poor countries with an initial $1.5 billion, its president Robert Zoellick said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of another food price crisis.
November 25, 2009, 11:46 am
Liberal MP compares Turnbull to Mugabe
A federal Liberal MP has compared Malcolm Turnbull to Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe.
November 25, 2009, 11:18 am
Maori Party stands by ETS deal
The Maori Party's ruling council is dismissing reports that it is discussing reneging on a deal over the emissions trading scheme (ETS) legislation.
November 25, 2009, 10:49 am
Maori Party will stand by ETS deal
The Maori Party is denying suggestions its deal over the Government's emissions trading scheme is about to fall over.
November 25, 2009, 10:30 am
Maori Party MP plays down reports over ETS law support
Reports the Maori Party's ruling council is discussing reneging on a deal over the emissions trading scheme (ETS) legislation are wrong, one of its MPs says.
November 25, 2009, 10:06 am
Reports of Maori Party concern over ETS law support
Maori Party MPs are said to be under pressure from their ruling party council to reverse their support for the emissions trading scheme legislation.
November 25, 2009, 9:59 am
ETS will pass into law soon
Parliament is again sitting under urgency to pass the bill that enables the amended emissions trading scheme to pass.
November 25, 2009, 8:57 am
Party room supports ETS deal: Turnbull
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says the federal coalition has agreed to a deal on Labor's carbon pollution reduction scheme following a marathon meeting.
November 25, 2009, 6:52 am
Obama rolls red carpet for 'indispensable' India
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama on Tuesday hailed India as an "indispensable" partner as he pledged to work on a range of once thorny issues with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a high-profile state visit.
November 25, 2009, 6:16 am
Obama rolls red carpet for 'indispensable' India
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Barack Obama on Monday rolled out the first red-carpet welcome of his presidency for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hailing the world's largest democracy as "indispensable" in the 21st century.
November 25, 2009, 3:17 am
Hockey speaks about relationship with PM
They used to be pals across the political divide, but it would appear that is no longer the case.
November 25, 2009, 12:02 am
Turnbull's leadership safe, says Brandis
Malcolm Turnbull's leadership has been dealt with by the Liberal Party and he'll keep the top job, says opposition attorney-general spokesman George Brandis.
November 24, 2009, 11:49 pm
Turnbull has lost credibility: Fielding
Family First senator Steve Fielding says Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has lost all credibility after agreeing to the govt's revamped climate change deal.
November 24, 2009, 10:24 pm
Australian PM urges parliament to approve carbon cuts
CANBERRA (AFP) - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd urged parliament Tuesday to approve legislation aiming to slash carbon pollution by up to 25 percent by 2020 ahead of next month's global talks on climate change.
November 24, 2009, 8:51 pm
ETS changes 'a minor cost' to budget
The negotiated amendments to the federal government's climate change legislation would add just under $1 billion to the budget over the next 10 years.
November 24, 2009, 5:50 pm