Are environmental offsets doing more harm than good?
by Reported by Lisa Coxand presented by Jane Lee; pro from World news | The Guardian on (#5SS5J)
When they work, environmental or biodiversity offsets are supposed to prevent new roads, buildings and other major infrastructure from impacting negatively on the environment. But Guardian Australia has exposed serious concerns about the NSW offsets system, triggering multiple inquiries.
Environment reporter Lisa Cox explains to Jane Lee how Australia's environmental offsets policy, which was designed to protect Australian wildlife, ended up failing it.
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