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Why Plibersek’s "nature positive" plans won’t fix the environment

Oct 7, 2024
Polly Hemming, the Director of the Australia Institute’s climate and energy program, dives into the Albanese government’s efforts on environmental protection. She critiques the 'nature positive' initiative, highlighting the gap between promises and real outcomes for biodiversity. The conversation reveals urgent issues like rising extinction rates and the irony of a summit that prioritizes financial interests over ecological action. Hemming calls for honest policies that genuinely safeguard Australia’s natural heritage.
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