On Borrowed Time: Australia's Environmental Crisis and what We Must Do about itGlobal warming, biodiversity loss, salinity . . . There is no doubt Australia's environmental problems appear huge and overwhelming. Not only is our unique natural heritage under threat, but the consequences for agriculture, tourism and the economy may be catastrophic. Can anything be done to halt the destruction? The good news is much canbe done. In this powerful and passionate book, David Lindenmayer argues that Australia doeshave the knowledge and resources to tackle our environmental problems. In addition, he outlines creative and impressive solutions we can all be a part of. One of Australia's leading ecologists, Professor Lindenmayer delivers a timely message about the scale and urgency of the crisis we face. |
Contents
Australia as a leader in environmental degradation | 34 |
A paradise lost and a nightmare found | 63 |
A checklist of actions | 121 |
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