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GREENHOUSE-GASES

Govt white paper raises alarm

Monday 15 December 2008

The Minerals Council of Australia has said it hopes the Federal Government's White Paper released today will include a phased and measured transition to emissions trading.


Queensland seeks cleaner future

Monday 08 December 2008

Queensland Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has told parliament that the successful storage of greenhouse gas production holds the key to future reductions of the State's greenhouse emissions.


Methane plant reduces emissions

Wednesday 03 December 2008

GE Energy has developed a new technology that can convert waste gas into much needed electricity, the company's managing director Tim Rourke told MINING DAILY.


Excellence in Environmental Management Finalist: BHP Billiton

Thursday 27 November 2008

BHP Illawarra Coal is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its West Cliff Ventilation Air Methane Project (WestVAMP).


Miner extracts methane

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Coal and Allied has begun trialling a coal bed methane extraction project at its Hunter Valley Mount Thorley Warkworth mine to reduce its emissions footprint.


Federal support for WA uranium expansion

Friday 07 November 2008

The expansion of uranium mining in Western Australia could add billions of dollars to Australia's gross domestic product, a spokesperson for Federal Resources Minister Ferguson told MINING DAILY.


A storing solution for carbon dioxide

Monday 23 June 2008

The Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has introduced landmark legislation to Parliament which will establish the world’s first comprehensive framework for carbon dioxide capture and geological storage.


New peak body for lighting industry

Wednesday 28 November 2007

Newly created Lighting Council Australia has appointed former Deputy Chief Executive of AEEMA as its CEO.


Emission reducing technology

Friday 21 September 2007

A UNIVERSITY of Queensland researcher is developing technology to trap greenhouse gas emissions in coal mining and power generation.


Clean coal in WA

Friday 25 May 2007

MINING houses BP and Rio Tinto are planning to develop a $2 billion coal-fired power generation project at Kwinana in Western Australia


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