Coverage dated November 28, 2022

Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status

Headline from La Crosse Tribune

Australia’s environment minister says her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites. Officials from the U.N. cultural agency and

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La Crosse Tribune
Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published Nov 28, 2022
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
Australia’s environment minister says her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites. Officials from the U.N. cultural agency and
NBC4 Washington
Australia to Oppose UNESCO Endangered Status for Great Barrier Reef (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Nov 28, 2022
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Australia’s environment minister says her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites, arguing that criticisms of government inaction on climate change are outdated.
Washington Examiner
Australia pushes back against UN's move to list Great Barrier Reef as 'endangered' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 28, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Australian government is pushing back against the United Nations's move to add the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites.
NBC News
Australia argues against ‘endangered’ status for Great Barrier Reef (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 28, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The environment minister said the recommendation was a reflection on Australia’s previous conservative government and that the new center-left government has already addressed concerns about the UNESCO site.
Christian Science Monitor
Criticisms ‘outdated’: Australia opposes endangered reef status (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Nov 28, 2022
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
The Great Barrier Reef may not get an official “endangered” status from UNESCO, thanks to the Australian government’s lobbying. Given recent legislative turnover, leaders argue that criticisms of government climate inaction are now obsolete.

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