Australia's
most popular natural tourist spots are
under threat from climate change
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Want to visit a pristine Australian beach, or discover the delights of the Great Barrier Reef? You'd better be quick.
Like many of the world's
natural wonders,
Australia's five
most popular natural tourist pulls are
under serious
threat thanks to
climate change, with specific risks detailed in a new report.
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Nature tourism dominates the Australian market for both local and international travellers. But according to
Icons at Risk: Climate Change Threatening Australian Tourism, released by independent
climate organisation
climate Council on Thursday,
Australia's beaches, wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, and national parks could soon be hit by extreme heatwaves and increased temperatures, coastal flooding, rising sea levels, and
severe coral bleaching. Read more...
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02-08-2018, 05:21 PM
Australia's most popular natural tourist spots are under threat from climate change
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