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Australia Pledges $704 Million to Save Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government on Friday pledged to spend another 1 billion Australian dollars ($704 million) over nine years on improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef after stalling a UNESCO decision on downgrading the natural wonder’s World Heritage status. Critics argue the investment is a bid to improve the…

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Australia pledges $704 million to save Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government has pledged to spend another 1 billion Australian dollars ($704 million) over nine years on improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef after stalling a UNESCO decision on downgrading the natural wonder’s World Heritage status

The Independent UK

Australian PM's $700M Great Barrier Reef plan slammed for failing to address climate crisis

The PM said he's "backing the health of the reef," the future of tourism operators, communities "at the heart of the reef economy."

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Australia to spend A$1bn (£520m) improving the water quality of the ailing Great Barrier Reef

Australia will spend a further A$1bn (£520m; $700m) on protecting the Great Barrier Reef, the country’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday.

Evening Standard

$1b plan to save Great Barrier Reef will fail without climate change action, expert says

The Morrison government's funding commitment has been criticised by a scientist who says it will mean nothing if global carbon emissions are not reduced.

ABC News

Great Barrier Reef gets $700 million as Morrison eyes election

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia has pledged A$1 billion ($700 million) in funding to help protect the Great Barrier Reef as the government looks to burnish its green credentials ahead of a national election due by May.

Tribune News Service

The Coalition Has Promised A $1B Great Barrier Reef Fund But Fails To Address Its Biggest Threat

Scott Morrison has announced the nine-year investment as an election promise, saying the money will go to reducing threats from pollution in our oceans, and predators such as the crown-of-thorns starfish. Ok cool but like, what about carbon emissions?

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The Guardian - AU

Morrison government announces $1bn pledge for Great Barrier Reef over the next decade

Coalition investment includes funding for water quality projects, pest management and reef science

The Guardian - AU

Questions about timing of reef funding

The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".

AAP

Scott Morrison to announce $1 billion for Great Barrier Reef

Scott Morrison will announce $1 billion over nine years for ground and water programs for the Great Barrier Reef when he visits the area on Friday.

The Conversation

Great Barrier Reef to receive another $1 billion in funding to save jobs and environment

The Environment Minister is playing down the threat of an "in danger" world heritage listing for the Great Barrier Reef, saying it can be seen "from outer space, but not from an office in Paris".

ABC News

Footage captured of incredibly rare 'rainbow-hued' octopus in Great Barrier Reef

A marine biologist captured her experience with a rare sea creature at the Great Barrier Reef, and the footage is incredible.

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