Australia was granted a reprieve on the Great Barrier Reef being labelled 'in danger'. Here's why
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The Great Barrier Reef is likely to avoid being listed as in danger for at least another year as a United Nations body recommends delaying a decision on its World Heritage status.
  • MarmaladeMermaid@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 year ago

    So it’s not so much that the reef is not in danger, it’s that the Australian government doesn’t want its economy disturbed and has been successfully lobbying against scientists recommendations.