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Removing politics, 'traffic light' ratings and a new 'tough cop': Australia's new environmental policy

Removing politics, ‘traffic light’ ratings and a new ‘tough cop’: Australia’s new environmental policy

The federal government has committed to a historic overhaul of Australia’s environmental laws in a move that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says will reverse the decline of Australia’s environment and “leave it in a better state. than the one in which we found it”. Key points: The review of Australia’s environmental laws was initially given …

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Green Party Says NYS Draft Climate Plan Locks Planet Into Climate Meltdown

Green Party Says NYS Draft Climate Plan Locks Planet Into Climate Meltdown

The Green Party today urged the NYS Legislature to return to Albany in January, ready to enact a much more ambitious climate plan than that prepared by the Hochul-dominated Climate Action Council, made up of many remnants of the Cuomo administration. The Greens said the draft plan, which the governor declined to share with the …

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John Aberth: Why are we killing the only animal that can increase wildlife habitat?

John Aberth: Wildlife management should be driven by science, not politics

This commentary is from John Aberth, a volunteer Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator who rehabilitates beavers, raptors and other animals at Flint Brook Wildlife Rescue in Roxbury. In his October 9 commentary, “There is no silver bullet for beaver conservation, coexistence and management,” says Kim Royar, “Our current beaver trapping season is helping to maintain and coexist …

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