But in tropical regions, cutting back on forests would mean that less water is transferred from soils into the atmosphere, meaning fewer clouds and a warmer planet. But he says that modelling such an extreme approach allows him to separate the effect of forests on climate from other influences, such as rising greenhouse gas levels. Logging is often attacked because living trees help to mop up carbon dioxide, thereby buffering rises in greenhouse gases. This is because the trees, which...

The fourth EPA forest audit found 94 per cent compliance in timber harvesting in the mid Murray region, and identified only minor breaches in planning and documentation. Environmental groups in Victoria have renewed calls for a moratorium on red gum harvesting despite an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) audit that has found no significant breaches of logging rules. The Victorian National Parks Association's Nick Roberts says environmentalists found four cases of illegal logging in...

In its evaluation and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, the Company concluded that such control over financial reporting was effective thereby eliminating the material weakness noted in prior years relative to its accounting for income taxes. In its evaluation and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, the Company concluded that such control over financial reporting was effective thereby eliminating...

Unchecked, greenhouse gases will result in a rise of between 2-5 degrees in global mean temperatures within the upcoming 30-50 years (Stern Review November 2006) Stockholm, Sweden It was recently announced that Picsearch is launching a 4 step program to guarantee a carbon free multimedia search. The resulting temperature change will have devastating consequences to both people and wildlife. The search industry is a growing power consumer that needs to take responsibility. Experts advise...

The provinces said at the time they would show their programs did not subsidize lumber exports - the American complaint at the heart of the decades-old lumber trade war. trade officials signalled weeks ago they were unhappy with government programs - particularly in Ontario and Quebec - aimed at helping their struggling forest industries. Emerson said the agreement, which the Conservative government hammered out over the objections of some industry segments, was negotiated with the view of...