Stopping native forest logging key to getting to net zero in Australia
Leading researchers are calling for a cease to native forest logging if Australia wants to meet its net zero targets in coming decades.
Leading researchers are calling for a cease to native forest logging if Australia wants to meet its net zero targets in coming decades.
Environment
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