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The Australian environment ranges from virtually pristine Antarctic territory, rainforests to degraded industrial areas of major cities. ISSUES Major environmental issues in Australia include in major cities and around polluting industries and infrastructure, Pesticide and Herbicide impacts and growing of Genetically Modified Food . Increased Coal Mining In Australia is contentious because of the Effects Of Global Warming On Australia , emissions to air from coal burning power stations, dust, subsidence, impact on rivers like the Hunter River and other water users, failure to adequately restore mined areas, and lack of sustainability. could also have a profound impact on coastal communities and waterfront suburbs. The range of rises forecast by the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report would be sufficient to have impacts in many areas, and the impact if the Greenland Ice Cap melts faster than forecast could be disastrous. In urban areas Noise and Odour are major sources of complaints to environmental protection authorities. WORLD HERITAGE LISTED AREAS
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STATE PARKS MARINE RESERVES LAND WATER Australia is the second driest continent (after Antarctica), and frequent droughts have led to the introduction of water restrictions in all parts of Australia. See also:
AIR STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORTS Commonwealth of Australia 1996 2001 2006 New South Wales 2003 2006 Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory ENVIRONMENT ORGANISATIONS Greenpeace Australia Pacific Sustainable Population Australia SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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