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Environment                    Due to the pressures of population and technology, environments are often degraded and sometimes permanently According to a study published several years ago in the journal 'Science' few places on our planet have been untouched by modern humans. Satellite images taken from thousands of kilometres above the Earth reveal a world that has been irrevocably changed by human and use over the past decades. From Arctic tundra to primeval rainforest to arid desert, our natural world has been fragmented by ever expanding towns and cities. This is recognised and some governments place restraints on activities that are causing environmental degradation. We must encourage others to do the same The need to supply food, fibre, fuels, shelter, and freshwater to more than six billion people is driving the wholesale conversion of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and other ecosystems   Rapid population growth creates pressure on basic resources such as water, forests and land, as well as threatening plant and animal species with extinction. Providing family planning to the millions of couples who want it can reduce this pressure. Research shows that family planning and natural resource conservation are an effective combination that can improve economic development, public health and environmental sustainability. Advocates that reproductive health always be included among the components of international development programs . Activism by the environment movement has created awareness of the various environmental issues, but there is not full agreement on the extent of the impact of human activities, and the protection measures undertaken are often criticised. Institutions now offer courses such as environmental studies management and engineering that study the history and methods of protection. It is needed to protect from various human activities, such as waste, pollution, loss of biodiversity, introduction of invasive species, release of genetically modified organisms and toxics. These are some of the issues addressed in environmental protection . We encourage you to speak out on behalf of endangered wildlife and encourage sustainable energy policies. Demand better funding for climate change research, and encourage corporations to do more to prevent pollution. Protest the loss of forests, bush and biodiversity . Please fight to have dangerous environmental toxins banned and encourage your elected officials to make saving and protecting the environment a top priority. Support your environmetal advocates and join conservation organisations to make your voice heard on important environmental issues which will make a real difference, and stay informed . Australia's Environment Australia is one of the oldest continents and the effects of over 250 million years of erosion have turned it into a flat, low lying and stable land mass. It has a wide variety of landforms and much of the flat inland is desert which at one time was a fertile area with many lakes and marshes. Some of the old lakes survive today as salt lakes like Lake Eyre in SA with the lowest elevation below sea level. The highest peak is Mt Kosciusko in the Australian Alps in NSW Australia is a continent that experiences a variety of climates due to its size, and  tends to be warm and sunny without distinct seasons. The temperate south has cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. In the north, a tropical climate with a warm, dry season and a hot, wet season and is prone to flooding and cylones. There tends to be no autumn or fall as our native trees dont have a specific time to shed their leaves. Some areas can get extreme cold with frosts and there are two extensive developed ski fields close to Melbourne and Sydney Whilst Australia is often thought of as a dry thinly populated land, this is only true of the inland or outback areas as the east coast is heavily populated. The huge interior is hot and dry with vast expanses of sandy desert or stone plains giving way to shrub savannah or mallee scrub. The main mountains are along the east coast, known as the Great Dividing Range. In coastal regions the environments range from tropical rain forest in the north, to pastoral lands and forest in the east and south east, to alpine country in the Snowy Mountains and central Tasmania. Australia 's deserts are as vast as the Sahara and the snowfields huge and picturesque. The surfing beaches are among the best in the world and a land of unique flora and fauna   Most of Australia is covered by native vegetation despite extensive tree clearing. Many of the desert landscapes are covered only by native plants such as saltbush and sparsely There are seventeen properties on the World Heritage List including, the Great Barrier Reef  the wet tropics of Queensland and Shark Bay. And the World Natural Heritage criteria is supported with Kakadu National Park , Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park , Purnululu National Park    Both the Willandra Lakes region and the Tasmanian Wilderness  are listed for natural and cultural criteria Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Naracoorte/Riversleigh), Lord Howe Island Group, central eastern rainforest Reserves   Fraser Island, Macquarie Island , Heard Island, McDonald Islands and the Greater Blue Mountains  in NSW are all areas listed under the Natural World Heritage criteria too For tens of thousands of years, the lives and cultural identity for indigenous Australians were inextricably linked to the land, its forms and flora and fauna. Today the identity of all Australians is shaped by a relationship with the natural environment . Australian News   Kimberley to be next resource bonanza In the north west of Australia it has some of the biggest gas, coal, uranium and bauxite reserves in the world and plans to carve it up are well under way but there are concerns that development will destroy the environment. ‘Fracking’ is not only dangerous to health, it pollutes the water table and is illegal. They must respect the traditional owners wishes . Experiencing the landscape For environmental scientists . Barnett's browse warning   Western Australia’s Premier Colin Barnett has opened a new front in his campaign for a land based gas hub at James Price Point. He warns that rival floating LNG technology proposed by Shell poses greater environmental risks similar to the Gulf of Mexico petroleum spill. Despite approval from the State's environmental watchdog this month, green opposition to Woodside's $40 billion gas development near Broome has been fierce from the traditional and Broome community . The protesters have been up in arms about the potential damage to the coastline and dinosaur footprints, land degradation as well as potential harm to marine life including transitory whales . Assault on Environment Labour and Coalition parties are locked in race to shed responsibility for protecting Australia's environment and clear the way for big business in their greed for short term mining profits.George Orwell would be impressed by Abbott claiming to be a conservationist while launching an assault on our country’s environmental protection laws USA Bases  In Australia  . Concerns over Australian hunters  Critics argue that NSW legislation to allow recreational hunters into national parks will actually make it harder to trap and kill feral animals as they will disperse . Government abandons environment In April the Australian PM bowed to pressure from big business and agreed to hand over most of the federal government's powers to protect our precious places and species to the States. But they have a terrible track record when it comes to protecting our environment! Larissa Waters has called on everyone who cares, to tell the Prime Minister, Minister Burke and your local MP to reverse this reckless decision, so please make your views known. It's about time they heard your voice not just that of big business and mining barons. Senator Waters asked that you copy her email address when you write, so she can follow up. senator.waters@aph.gov.au. . Northern Quoll threatened by toads There has been an alarming drop in numbers of the northern quoll with the arrival of the cane toad in its habitat especially in Kakadu Grazing row could lead to High Court Victorian Government remains committed to a trial of cattle grazing in the Alpine National Park despite Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke banning the practice Environment Quarter Conor Duffy explores the life of noisy Australian cicadas, travels to Tasmania, and talks to health experts about wind farms Wild Rivers Act criticised for complexity The Queensland state election has put renewed focus on the Wild Rivers legislation, which critics say has alienated the most directly affected Cape York landholders. Pastoralists say they're confused about their rights and responsibilities under the program Seals spark fears for penguins Tourism operators fear for the number of little penguin colonies and fish stocks due to the growing fur seal population. Should they be culled around, Kangaroo Island in South Australia? Return to Wooleen  Is the story of a young couple and their battle to save historic Wooleen Station in the Murchison Ranges district of WA. Against conventional wisdom, they took the radical step of destocking Wooleen's half a million acres to give the landscape a chance to regenerate Australia seventh-worst polluter on Earth   Report ranking the world's biggest polluters puts Australia in seventh place. World Wildlife Fund,  says the spiralling global population and over-consumption are threatening the future health of the planet Environment Quarter  In this episode they have a swag of stories on some of the most loved and loathed Australian wildlife .  Other News . Declaration of Interdependence Written by David Suzuki and his wife Tara Cullis, along with Raffi Cavoukian, Wade Davis, Guujaw and others. It expresses their values and provides a vision for the survival of the planet through a "new politics of hope" that promotes connection and interdependence and concern and care for our environment.  Please sign the Declaration Religions rejection of science is baffling Never mind that the environment is real and that we depend on it for survival. The economy is a human invention that can be altered to suit the times. Never mind that a long term healthy economy depends on a healthy environment and that placing all our bets on non renewable and polluting fuels is folly Wild Dolphin Project For 25 years, Denise has returned to the same place to study a group of wild dolphins. Soon she will pioneer a project to communicate with them Climate change - Indians without clean water  Up to 400 million people in India do not have access to clean water Debate over shark population Sydney professor wants the phrase 'shark attack' scrapped, the creatures are just curious Intervene on rare earth restrictions US, EU and Japan have asked the World Trade Organisation to intervene Want to speak freely Without fear that my words will be deemed too political. I am keenly aware that some governments, industries and special interest groups are working hard to silence us. They use threats to the Foundation’s charitable status in attempts to mute its powerful voice on issues that matter deeply to you and many others. This bullying demonstrates how important it is to speak out Amazon is in danger Multinational oil companies are planning to wipe out 5 million acres soon. This forest is home to six indigenous tribes and thousands of species of flora and fauna Seven billion We've reached a significant point when the number of people on our planet reaches 7 billion, and it's going to get bigger still. Matt finds out what it could mean for us . Dirtiest cities in America California still has seven big cities that rank among the 20 most polluted in the nation Carbon tax passed Senate It was a h istoric day as the Australian Government's carbon price legislation was passed, clearing the way for the plan to take effect from the middle of this year . Protecting the forests in Cambodia Many countries cut down forests to reap economic benefits Does every child have the right to nature No government has recognized access to nature as a right, yet it can and does deliver benefits to everyone in society. Children who have access to nature have better self esteem and self confidence Former vegans explain why they eat meat Health, the environment and ethics are often cited as arguments for not eating meat How to feed the world in 2050 Join a diverse panel of scientists, farmers, community leaders and policy experts as they debate this vexed question. As the world's population grows to around 9 billion, global demand for food, feed and fibre will nearly double. Increasingly, crops may also be used for bio energy and other industrial purposes . Advocates/Resources Greenpeace  Their founders  believed a few individuals could make a  big difference. Their principles and core values are reflected in all their environmental campaign work, worldwide with a fundamental respect for democratic principles and seek solutions that promote global social equity   Population Action Trees and Environment  Audio Cassette Library Greening Australia They have been committed to the environment, people and regional communities committed for 30 years. Protecting and restoring the health, diversity and productivity of our unique landscapes. Are you ready to get out and get active for the environment? Citizen Activism Jeremy Heimans is an activist and entrepreneur, and is one of the co founders of GetUp ABC - Environment Open Universities Australia Environmental studies Environment Independent Australia Australian Heritage Council They are the principal adviser to the Australian Government on heritage matters. The Council assesses nominations for the National Heritage List, and Commonwealth Heritage List. The Minister may ask the Council for advice on action that he may take in relation to the List of Overseas Places of Historic Significance to Australia. The Council plays a key role in assessment, advice and policy formulation and support of major heritage programs Environment Sydney Morning Herald Environment Guardian . ABC TV Many good environmental topics to choose from with articles and videos   Recognizing the rights of nature As an environmental lawyer, I am very aware of the shortcomings of our current environmental laws in preventing the degradation of the Earth . . Friends of the Earth International World's largest grassroots environmental network. They campaign on today's most urgent environmental and social issues both locally and internationally Planet worth saving Dedicated to activists who have lost their lives defending the environment and its creatures. This is a powerful reminder of just how precious our beautiful planet is and how important it is to save it Start a new era Great Australian video from GetUp which celebrates a Clean Energy Future Green Ribbon schools program Recognizing schools for reducing environmental impact on their communities, promoting healthy school environments for their own students and staff, and offering high quality environmental education . Clinton Foundation   Their mission is to alleviate poverty, improve global health strengthen economies, and protect thenvironment by fostering partnerships among governments Greenpeace Australia An international organisation that priorities global environmental campaigns .  Australian Greens Much more than an environmental party. They promote meaningful and smart solutions to ensure future generations of Australians have clean air, water and soil. The Greens are also working in many other areas to champion integrity, decency and fairness . Buying the farm Doctor turned Tasmanian Senator and Greens Leader Bob Brown has parlayed just about as much power as any of those hydro electric schemes he campaigned against Twenty years ago he created a fund dedicated to conserving unique Australian landscapes for future generations and then left it to quietly amass almost one per cent of the continent This one time cattle and sheep station is now part of Bush Heritage Australia's growing portfolio of protected properties. And the people who are in Bush Heritage are the salt of the Earth .  Bush Heritage Australia's growing portfolio of protected properties. And the people who are in Bush Heritage are the salt of the Earth . Men of the Trees Non profit Australian organization promoting community involvement in seed collecting, propagation, revegetation and aftercare . Trees for Life South Australian community group dedicated to revegetation and protection of threatened bush land. Providing information on raising seedlings and planting indigenous tree species .   Environments  Wonderful World 1  Amazing photos of valuable, natural and beautiful environments Best Americas National Parks  Wonderful World 2 We must conserve and preserve it Regreening the Desserts John Liu Green . Another beautiful day Special Wonderful World  More amazing photos of valuable, natural and beautiful environments with wild animals from around the world. They reminds us that we need to care and conserve  them  World Wildlife  Many wild animals Home in the wilds of Africa A beautiful environment . Beautiful birds African nature scenes Spectacular nature scenes from the mother continent of Africa .   Joni Mitchell live - 'Big Yellow Taxi' Isle of Wight 1970 No such thing as waste     What A Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong . .    Climate Change Petitions Declaration of Interdependence  We can't steal from the future to serve the present. 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