S2 E35: Muddying the Waters: Deforestation and the Water Pollution Crisis on the Great Barrier Reef

Did you know Australia has one of the highest deforestation rates in the developed world? About 20% of Queensland's vegetation has been bulldozed since colonisation -- one million hectares in the last three years alone -- mainly for cattle farming. What impact is this having on the Great Barrier Reef, and what can we do to fix it? To find out, this week we're chatting with Dr Maximilian Hirschfeld, Water Quality Campaign Manager at the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

Take Action:

• Sign a Submission to strengthen Australia's nature laws to prevent deforestation and other threats to our oceans
• Sign the Petition asking the Australian Government for a Stronger Water Pollution Reduction Plan