So who to believe? Are wind farms the avian destroyers that some wind energy opponents would have us believe or are those claims trumped up for effect? The science and experience supports the case that the operation of most wind farms does not result in bird deaths. However, there are cases where bird strike has … Continue reading Wind energy and birds
In late November 2005, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed a revised Law on Environmental Protection (Revised Law). Some of the changes are significant, clarifying and bolstering the framework established in 1993, even advancing the Revised Law beyond comparable laws of the states and territories of Australia. From an Australian perspective, however, other aspects of the Revised … Continue reading Vietnam’s Law on Environmental Protection
The controversy surrounding the Australian Government’s request of the Turkish Government to undertake road building works at ANZAC Cove, and the ensuing damage alleged to have been caused to the heritage values of ANZAC Cove, raises questions about how the work was requested and approved by the Commonwealth Government without being assessed under the Environment … Continue reading The failure of the EPBC Act to preserve the heritage values of ANZAC Cove
Brad Jessup 