28-09-2016 06:02 via theguardian.com

Lack of tree clearing reforms a roadblock to saving Great Barrier Reef

Queensland’s environment minister says Liberal National party’s refusal to pass laws puts reef in danger of being listed by Unesco as ‘in danger’The failure of tree clearing reforms in Queensland is the only significant delay in Australia’s conservation plan for the Great Barrier Reef, says a progress report by the state and federal governments.But the Queensland environment minister, Steven Miles, has declared the roadblock on a “huge” reform for the re
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