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Politics trump science as Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing

In a massive victory for backroom deals and yet another blow to our beloved Reef, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has voted against stating the obvious and listing the Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage site “in danger”.

The news comes amid a warning that China, Russia, Brazil and Australia...

Great Barrier Reef's 'in danger' status may become official

In today’s news, UNESCO may to decide to state the obvious and declare the Great Barrier Reef officially “in danger”. Infamous polluter and alleged tax dodger Woodside wants to drag and dump its disused oil rigs on the doorstep of the Ningaloo Coast Reef World Heritage Area in Western Australia....

Offshore wind could blow away lingering gas clouds

As BHP considers an exit from Australia oil and gas, notorious gas giant Woodside is eyeing off BHP’s assets. Still on the gas, doubts have been raised about financial viability of the Kurri Kurri gas power station tipped for the Hunter, considering the declining role of gas in Australia’s energy...

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