Fix water costs, then fix salinity

Article Abstract:

It is vital that a broad perspective is take when considering solutions to the growing salinity of Australia's Murray river. Issues that must be addressed include the clearing of land, the market for water rights in the Murray-Darling basin and the causes of salinity. It is suggested that it is possible to fix the market for water rights to deal with salinity.

Column, Environmental aspects, Murray River

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The value in an 'old' industry

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the importance of the agricultural industry to the Australian economy. This industry provides over 50% of Australia's export earnings. The need to develop high technology and service industries is discussed.

International trade, Agriculture, Economic indicators, Agricultural economics

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Climate change at a cost

Article Abstract:

Climate change is important, but the Kyoto Protocol adopted by many countries in 1997 to deal with this has not been implemented in 2001 because of differences. An approach which is effective on all fronts and acceptable to all is needed.

Political aspects, Global warming, Climatic changes, Climate change

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