Green thumbs-down
Article Abstract:
The European countries are using environmental excuses to mask protectionist agricultural trade policies and European Union are seeking an expansion of sanctions against countries that do not meet Europe's environmental standards. The European Union's agricultural policy that provided generous subsidies to farmers is criticized for leading to overproduction and widespread food wastage.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2003
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Power, but no spark
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The uncertainty faced by Australia's listed renewable energy sector due to low renewable energy target following a review of the Federal Government's mandatory renewable energy target (MRET). Companies in the renewable energy sector are forced to move to Britain as the government policy is supportive and enables them to earn profits.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2003
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'Let's talk nuclear'
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Gerald Doucet, secretary general of the World Energy Council plans to raise the nuclear issue at the meeting in Sydney in September 2004. Australia has 40% of world's Uranium reserves. The pros and cons of producing nuclear energy are presented.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
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