http://uk.oneworld.net/article/country/36/ en_GB_uk Australia http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85983 The oceans slow down global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide. But there is a heavy price to pay in their own ecosystem. Cosmos Magazine http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163924/1/ The world's biggest mining company, Billiton, is accused of human rights abuses and environmental destruction in a report launched today. + Where is the Church of England’s heart invested? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/84730 It’s official: the growth of the biggest and most robust corals on the Great Barrier Reef has slowed by more than 14 per cent since the "tipping point" year of 1990, apparently as a result of rising sea surface temperatures and ocean acidification. http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160519/1/ This is Our Country Too is a hard-hitting investigation into Australia’s woeful treatment of its indigenous peoples, and a rare depiction of their unrelenting struggle for justice, equality and self-determination. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/156042/1/ The 10th anniversary of the Kyoto Protocol today – which requires industrialised countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least five per cent from the 1990 level – was marked by a warning that the treaty is under threat at the UN climate change negotiations in Bali, Indonesia. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/155952/1/ China was named Good Guy at the UN climate change negotiations in Bali on Friday, Malaysia was condemned to join Saudi Arabia, Japan and Canada in the Bad Guys group and Australia and India were told to make up their mind which category they wanted to be in. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/81497 Australia's newly elected prime minister concentrated on policy rather than vision while campaigning. But in office he may yet usher in a new Australia, says Tim Soutphommasane. From: Prospect http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/81424 Sharp deviations from Australia's political or economic trajectory are an unlikely consequence of the Labor Party's return to power, but the long overdue comeuppance of John Howard's government at the hands of voters was delightful to witness, says Mahir Ali. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/155237/1/ NEW YORK, Nov 14 (OneWorld) - A new study by an independent think tank names and shames the power companies responsible for high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the United States and abroad. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/154503/1/ KPO Australia 2007 will bring together enterprise, government and outsourcing providers to promote the key benefits of Knowledge Process Outsourcing at Sydney, from 7 - 9 Nov 2007. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/153160/1/ UNITED NATIONS, Sep 13 (OneWorld) - Despite strong objections from the United States and some of its allies, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday calling for the recognition of the world's 370 million indigenous peoples' right to self-determination and control over their lands and resources. http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/152930/1/ SYDNEY, Sep 5 (IPS) - As 21 world leaders representing 3 billion people prepare to meet at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this weekend, civil society groups are calling for an instant end to poverty and the war in Iraq and immediate action on climate change. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/152505/1/ The Federal Government of Australia has unveiled a new Internet based health system for remote areas which will help the government ensure the health issues identified in child health checks are properly followed up. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/152461/1/ American technology expert Larry Smarr says Australia needs to invest more in its universities and offer high-speed Internet in order to stay away from the risks of being left far behind its international competitors in business, education and the arts. http://tv.oneworld.net/article/view/150426/1/