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Issue 48: June 2009

Issue 48: June 2009

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Main news

Oil Spill, Pelicans Released Photo: EPA. Oil spill pelicans taken back to their island home
A flock of pelicans that had been caught up in the oil spill off Moreton Island in March have been returned home. The 13 pelicans were transported by barge to the island, carried to shore and released to the wild by Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) rangers and RSPCA volunteers. Read more…



Climate Smart Home Service. Photo: EPA ClimateSmart Home Service delivers savings
Electricians across the state have been busy helping Queenslanders become energy-efficient at home, since the launch of the Queensland Government’s ClimateSmart Home Service in early January. Read more…



Finalists for the 2009 Sustainabile Industries Awards Finalists announced in Queensland's top environment awards
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Kate Jones announced the finalists for the 2009 Queensland Sustainable Industries Awards. Read more…



Moreton Island Photo: EPA. Moreton Bay Marine Park protected for the future
After two years of reviewing, planning and consultation, the new Moreton Bay Marine Park Zoning Plan commenced on 1 March 2009. Read more…




Halifax Bay, Photo: EPA Government invests in wetland health
Queensland wetlands have received a boost with a suite of new products to protect the future of the state’s wetlands. Read more…





In brief

Kate Jones announced as new Minister Halifax Bay, Photo: EPA
New Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability
Kate Jones (right) with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

The newly formed Department of Environment and Resource Management has welcomed a new Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, the Hon. Kate Jones, Member for Ashgrove.

Kate Jones was elected to the Queensland Parliament in September 2006 and at 30 is the youngest member of the Queensland Cabinet.

Before running for State Parliament, Kate was a Senior Media Advisor to the Queensland Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing, Robert Schwarten. She previously worked as a Media Advisor to the Queensland Treasurer, David Hamill.

Kate is a member of a number of local community groups, including the Ashgrove Historical Society, The Gap Community Association, Ashgrove Meals on Wheels, Enoggera Respite Centre Management Committee and environmental group Save Our Waterways Now. She is also Patron of The Gap Little Athletics and the Ashgrove Rangers.

Kate is a member of Amnesty International and The Fred Hollows Foundation and supports World Vision.

Congratulations to new ecoBiz Partners

Ten new businesses have achieved partnership status in DERM’s ecoBiz program.

This means they have worked with DERM to complete the ecoBiz steps to eco-efficiency – measuring, developing, implementing and reassessing their agreed action plan to save energy, water and waste.

The new ecoBiz partners are:-

There are now 37 ecoBiz partners altogether. Their combined eco-efficiency achievements have so far reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 22,700 tonnes and saved about 155 million litres of water. These sustainability benefits have led to cost savings of more than $393,000 in energy use, and more than $467, 000 in water. 
    
Find out more about DERM’s ecoBiz program or subscribe to the ecoBiz Bulletin.

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Last updated: 05 June 2009