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Scorched earth for water plant we might not need

Scorched earth for water plant we might not need | Human Interest | Scoop.it

"This is the first clear glimpse of the massive scale of the construction work for the state's $1.76 billion water desalination plant at Kurnell.

Earth works to prepare the controversial site, south of Botany Bay, have been under way for several months.

The State Government commissioned the plant during the height of the drought, saying it would help solve Sydney's future drinking water shortage problems."


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How wetlands can help us adapt to rising seas

How wetlands can help us adapt to rising seas | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Instead of costly levees and seawalls, coastal ecosystems could offer an alternative way to protect Australia’s coastal communities from rising seas, saving money and storing carbon along the way. Sea…

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dilaycock's curator insight, March 31, 2014 6:19 PM

Working with nature to reduce the impact of a rising sea level.