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Australia a step closer to action on climate change
WWF welcomes today's policy announcement by the Labor Party and the Greens that if they form government, action will be taken on climate change by putting a price on pollution.
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Australian children at risk from dangerous pesticides
A new study linking pesticides with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children is alarming at a time when Australia’s outdated pesticides laws are failing to protect human health and the environment from dangerous chemicals.
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One year after Montara spill Indonesia advancing claims
Just after the first anniversary of the Montara oil spill, Indonesian Government agencies are advancing compensation claims against the company responsible - PTTEP Australasia
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Two days to go and environment still off the agenda
With election day looming, the environment is still missing from the picture, according to the latest policy scorecard released by WWF-Australia today.
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ALP marine parks policy has backbone
The marine parks policy announcement by the Labor Party provides a stepping stone to greater protection for Australia's precious oceans, according to WWF Australia.
Carbon Farming initiative won't reverse pollution
The highest priority for the next Australian Government must be to reduce Australia's rising pollution by introducing a price on carbon, through an emissions trading scheme.
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Voters want more funding for environment
A new Australia-wide poll has found 3 out of 4 people support increasing the share of the nation's budget currently spent on nature conservation. Currently, only 1 per cent of Australia’s budget is spent on protecting the natural environment.
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Rare snubfin dolphins on collision course
An alarming new study by WWF into one of the world's rarest and most threatened species has found two out of three snubfin dolphins in Roebuck Bay near Broome, Western Australia have been injured by boat strikes and fishing gear.
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Coalition's new marine policy puts environment at risk
The announcement today by Tony Abbott that, if elected, a Coalition Government would stop the program to protect Australia's waters risks the future health of our oceans.
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Greens' pesticide policy will protect Reef
WWF-Australia strongly welcomes the Greens’ policy to protect the Great Barrier Reef from dangerous pesticides.
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