There were over 5,000 nomination for us to sort through and visit, and it was a very difficult task. When the process pushed the potential voting dates too close to Christmas we made the decision to hold off voting until after the New Year. … [Read more...] about Finalists for The 2008 Weblog Awards have been announced
Lots of Dinosaur Fossils in China
Scientists in China say they have discovered the world's largest dinosaur fossil site in the eastern province of Shandong. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Lots of Dinosaur Fossils in China
Church Invests with Al Gore
The Church of England’s Church Commissioners have gone green, investing £150 million with former US Vice-President Al Gore’s environmentally minded investment firm, Generation Investment Management. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Church Invests with Al Gore
Crocodiles Move South?
For the first time ever, the Queensland Government has erected crocodile warning signs on the tourist mecca of Fraser Island. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Crocodiles Move South?
Sydney to Offset New Year Fireworks
Sydney wants green to be the dominant colour in its massive New Year's Eve fireworks and festivities to herald in 2009. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Sydney to Offset New Year Fireworks
No ‘Happy New Year’ for Koalas in the Central Murray Valley
THE Victorian Premier, John Brumby, has waited until New Year’s Eve to announce the end of timber harvesting and grazing in 83,000 hectares of red gum forest in the Central Murray Valley in north western Victoria, Australia. The creation of new … [Read more...] about No ‘Happy New Year’ for Koalas in the Central Murray Valley