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Death of the Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government Just Approved Dredging the Reef, Again
Despite new resolutions to curb climate change and save the reef, Australia has re-approved dredging of the coal port at Abbot Point.
Julian Morgans
12.22.15
Death of the Great Barrier Reef
We Asked Queensland’s New Environment Minister What He’s Doing for the Reef
With a new Queensland government, the reef is also under new management. We spoke to Environment Minister Steven Miles about dredging, climate change, and feeling optimistic.
Julian Morgans
3.10.15
Death of the Great Barrier Reef
Will Dredge Spoil From the Reef Destroy the Caley Valley Wetlands?
The expansion of Abbot Point will no longer mean dumping dredge spoil on the reef. Instead it's to be dumped in a wetland, which creates a new set of problems.
Paul Gregoire
1.10.15

Death of the Great Barrier Reef
Goodbye Great Barrier Reef, Hello Dredge Dumping
Last Friday Australia gave an Indian resources conglomerate the thumbs up to dredge out the world’s largest coal port at Abbot Point, right on the reef; effectively signing the death warrant on one of the country's most prized natural attractions.
Julian Morgans
2.4.14