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Australia more than doubles annual land clearing rate in 2024, analysis finds

Published 06:23 on January 21, 2025  /  Last updated at 06:23 on January 21, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Biodiversity

The Australian government approved the clearing of more than 25,000 hectares of threatened species habitat in 2024, more than double compared to the previous year, according to an analysis published Tuesday.
The Australian government approved the clearing of more than 25,000 hectares of threatened species habitat in 2024, more than double compared to the previous year, according to an analysis published Tuesday.


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