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Australia state of the environment 2006
The report tracks changes in a range of areas including atmosphere, biodiversity, human settlements, inland waters, coasts and oceans, natural and cultural heritage and the Australian Antarctic Territory. The report outlines key achievements in environmental management since 2001, including: a four-fold increase in Australian Government spending on the environment; massive decreases in land clearing in many states which in turn has had a positive impact on Australia?s biodiversity; major advances in protection for the marine environment; generally good air quality in most capital cities; improved water management through the Australian Government?s national water reform agenda. The report also outlines key environment challenges for Australia, including the cumulative impacts of increasing populations on Australia?s coastline; the need for continued waste reduction and recycling efforts; the poor condition of land, inland waters and coastal lakes in some parts of Australia; pressures o...