Wood for the trees, Jonathan Green, November 2023
https://www.themonthly.com.au/november-2023/essays/wood-trees
#biodiversity #ecosystems #NativeForests #IndigenousPeoples #wildlife #EPBCAct #SamuelReview #extractivism #degradation #LoggingIndustry #mining #harm

Australia is the only deforestation hotspot among developed nations and national laws are ineffective

We've done the south - Now for the north!
A case of filibusterism?

"Forests and woodlands across Australia’s south were deforested many decades ago. But our northern reaches have stayed far more intact – until recently. Most clearing took place without being assessed under Australia’s national environmental laws, which covers damage to threatened species and ecological communities. And state laws have many exemptions, especially in Queensland...Australia has promised to end deforestation. The problem is, our environmental laws and enforcement are failing to do so."
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https://theconversation.com/poor-compliance-and-broad-exemptions-mean-land-clearing-continues-apace-in-northern-australia-despite-our-laws-and-pledges-237030

"Our results showed that even a nation with a suite of mature environmental protection laws is falling well short of achieving international commitments regarding deforestation...Poor compliance and exemptions facilitate ongoing deforestation."
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Thomas, H., Ward, M. S., Simmonds, J. S., Taylor, M. F. J., & Maron, M. (2024). Poor compliance and exemptions facilitate ongoing deforestation. Conservation Biology, e14354. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14354

Life in a Filibuster Society
America as Filibuster Society, By Nick Burns
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https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2024/08/america-as-filibuster-society/
#deforestation #loggingIndustry #laws #EPBC #EUDR #BiodiversityCrisis #SamuelReview #extinction #SettlerSociety #NT #WaterGrab #Queensland #Australia #NowForTheNorth #filibusterism

No new extinctions in Australia?
Australia’s new environment laws are being drafted behind closed doors
"Australia’s extinction rate is one of the worst in the world. About 100 of Australia’s flora and fauna species have been wiped out since colonisation, and there are now 1,900 threatened species at greater risk of extinction."
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https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/03/19/australia-new-environment-legislation-secret-tanya-plibersek/
#EPBC #law #biodiversity #SamuelReview #ThreatenedSpecies #NaturePositive #extinction