Plibersek’s ‘determination’ alone won’t save the Great Barrier Reef – here’s what needs to happen | Temperature Check

And scientist Dr Peter Ridd from the IPA accuses the BoM and CSIRO of ignoring what he claims are the benefits of global heating

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Keeping global heating as close to 1.5C as possible is critical for all ecosystems and societies, including the viability of Australia's ocean jewel, the Great Barrier Reef.

The federal environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, this week launched a strong defence of the government's climate targets after UN-backed scientists outlined the steps they said were needed to give the reef the best chance of retaining its status as a world heritage area.

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