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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.


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STATE HERITAGE LISTED AREAS


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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.

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STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORTS


Commonwealth of Australia

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New South Wales

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Victoria


Queensland


South Australia


Western Australia


Tasmania


Australian Capital Territory


Northern Territory


ENVIRONMENT ORGANISATIONS

Greenpeace Australia Pacific

Sustainable Population Australia


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