Impacts Due to Climate Change

Climate change and environmental impacts on Australia's coast

"Climate change has serious implications for coastal areas as much of Australia's population and infrastructure is in the coastal zone," Committee Chair Jennie George said. "The growth in population along the coast is also increasing pressure on the environment in many areas. "The committee has received excellent submissions to date, raising significant coastal management issues. The committee is keen to hear the views of interested persons and groups across Australia and encourages them to put in their submissions by the end of May."

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