Canberra, April 28 (IANS) Humankind must be “at its best” to protect the iconic Great Barrier Reef from the threats posed by climate change, invasive species and fishing activities, urged Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Water on Tuesday. In a speech to a Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) event, Murray Watt said that it would be “gross negligence” for Australia to fail to protect the reef, describing it as the country’s biggest natural asset.”The challenges may be immense. But the…
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Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Australia’s environment enjoyed another year of above-average conditions in 2025, but climate change is “accelerating” damage to ecosystems and wildlife, a new report said on Tuesday. Conducted annually, the 2025 Australia’s Environment Report found the number of species listed as threatened under federal law has grown to 2,175, a 54 per cent increase since 2000, with 39 new listings in 2025.Sea surface temperatures around Australia reached their highest-ever recorded lev…