A senior Unesco official has rejected Australia’s claims it bowed to political pressure when recommending that the Great Barrier Reef be placed on the world heritage 'in danger' list. The decision..
The U.N. World Heritage Committee released a report on June 21 stating that the Great Barrier Reefs in Australia are "facing ascertained danger" because of climate change
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Australia hits out at threatened UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef
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