The fresh listings bring the total number of endangered plants, animals and ecosystems to almost 2,250Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwenty more plants and animals, including a type of waratah, have been added to Australia’s list of threatened wildlife, bringing the total number of endangered species and ecosystems to almost 2,250.The fresh listings come as the government faces a battle to pass legislation for a new national environment watchdog in the Senate and has been under pressure from the Greens and Coalition about delays to a broader package of reforms to the country’s environment laws.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-09-03 15:00:19
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