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The Great Barrier Reef should be included in a list of World Heritage Sites that are “in danger” from climate change, a United Nations committee said in a report Tuesday.
Yes, but: Australia’s government said it will “strongly oppose” the recommendation by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee.
Why it matters: If the the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem is placed on the “in danger” list, it would mark the first time a natural World Heritage-listed site has been included mainly due to the climate crisis, per the Guardian.
Ubudian Roy
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