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Tower of power

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The is a plan underway to build the tallest tower in the world, which would stand one-kilometre high. This tower is slated for Victoria, Australia, and its purpose is to tap into the power of the sun. The article provides additional information on the proposed solar tower.

Other Electric Power Generation, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Commercial Buildings, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Energy via Solar Power, Energy use, Commercial construction, Victoria, Towers, Towers (Structures), Solar energy, Solar energy industry, Solar buildings

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2001: Australia's space odyssey

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Issues concerning the financing and international cooperation involved in Australia's space program are discussed. The space industry's next project to launch the world's most accurate remote-sensing satellite, Aries-1, is detailed.

Finance, International aspects, Astronomy, Science and technology policy, Astronautics and state, Space policy, Space sciences, Astronautical research, Scientific satellites

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Killing fields

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The deteriorating environmental quality of Australia is becoming a major concern. Salinity, seaweeds and alien animals are alleged to be the main culprits. Steps against these components are the need of the day.

Environmental Management, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Conservation & Land Mgmt-Total Govt, Environmental aspects, Ecology, Environmental protection

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