Great Barrier Reef spared 'in danger' listing - for now
Source: BBC
The Great Barrier Reef should not go on a World Heritage danger list, according to a United Nations draft report.
However, it says Australia must carry out commitments to protect the reef, including restoring water quality and restricting new port developments.
The final decision on its status will be made at the World Heritage Committee meeting in Germany next month.
Conservationists have warned that the outlook for the reef is "poor".
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32932205
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)...a more conservative leaning and the news (via $#%*^& Murdock) has had his "Fox News" type of bullshit.
Damn...I can't say on this forum what I'd like to do to that piece of shit...
He fucks up the one of my beloved counties (USA) and then goes after the other...
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)Putting it on the list.
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)Really?
Spared from what? The embarrassment of being on the list?
The Great Barrier Reef needs to be spared from further damage.
What motherfucker came up with THAT headline?