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"The newly released
State of the Environment report paints a predictably grim
picture. Species are in decline, ecosystems are at breaking point, and threats
abound. For many of us, it can feel like a problem that’s too big, too complex
and too distant to solve.
But this report also shows every Australian can be on the conservation
frontline. We can save species in the places we live and work. According to the
report, Australia’s cities and towns are home to more than 96% of our
population and 46% of threatened species. We have mapped the occurrence of
hundreds of threatened species in urban areas.
We share our cities with iconic koalas, charming gang-gang cockatoos and floral
wonders like Caley’s grevillea. And, as the report notes, some species are
found only in urban areas – our cities and towns are the last chance to save
them from extinction. What an incredible opportunity to reconnect Australians
with our fantastic natural heritage and protect it at the same time.
Our research shows a huge appetite for saving nature in cities. Councils,
industry and community groups all over the country are working to make change.
Here are five things we can think about to improve the state of our city
environments."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics