Almost half of cane growers sceptical of science behind laws protecting Great Barrier Reef
by Ben Smee from Environment | The Guardian on (#6K8H1)
Review found ongoing mistrust' among farmers, including many who remain unconvinced by need for pollution regulations
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A review of the Queensland government's Great Barrier Reef protection regulations has found that almost half the affected farmers still believe there is little or no scientific evidence to support pollution reduction rules.
The laws, passed in 2019, were based on scientific advice that limits on sediment and chemical runoff were needed in the reef catchment, amid concerns about water quality.
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