That mill thing again
Jun. 15th, 2009 01:20 pmEmbassy targeted by pulp mill protest
Pulp maker Sodra is considering a joint-venture partnership with Gunns in the Tamar Valley mill but says it would have to meet stricter conditions.
About 40 people have rallied outside the Swedish embassy in Canberra, this morning.
The Wilderness Society's Tim Burch says Tamar Valley food and wine has been delivered to the Ambassador. More
It beats street riots ;) There was a bit in yesterday's news about the conditions:
Sodra may still invest in Gunns' pulp mill: analyst
Sodra says any mill it's involved with will have to use 100-percent plantation timber, be totally chlorine-free, and certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council.
Is it possible there might be a resolution that is satisfactory to both sides? Admittedly, plantations come with their own problems but still...
Pulp maker Sodra is considering a joint-venture partnership with Gunns in the Tamar Valley mill but says it would have to meet stricter conditions.
About 40 people have rallied outside the Swedish embassy in Canberra, this morning.
The Wilderness Society's Tim Burch says Tamar Valley food and wine has been delivered to the Ambassador. More
It beats street riots ;) There was a bit in yesterday's news about the conditions:
Sodra may still invest in Gunns' pulp mill: analyst
Sodra says any mill it's involved with will have to use 100-percent plantation timber, be totally chlorine-free, and certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council.
Is it possible there might be a resolution that is satisfactory to both sides? Admittedly, plantations come with their own problems but still...
