The cotton barons continue their environmental rape:  

The following is an extract from an article published by ?Cotton Catchment Communities CRC? on the 25^th March 2008:  One of the stated aims of this development is to increase environmental sustainability ? do they really believe this ?!  

?With the world?s and Australia?s fish stocks diminishing the demand for fresh seafood is increasing, Australian cotton growers are looking at adding fish to their farming enterprises.

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food-producing industry in the world. Water for irrigation is a substantial and recurring cost to cotton farmers, and aquaculture provides an opportunity to add value to this water.?  

The original story can be accessed via the "Relevant Articles" page.