Since Europeans colonised Australia, about 100 of Australia’s unique flora and fauna species have become extinct. Unfortunately, the rate of loss has not slowed over the past 200 years.
On Tuesday, a review of the Environment, Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act found the legislation ineffective in enabling the protection and conservation of the environment and found Australia’s biodiversity in an ‘unsustainable state of decline’
In this episode, climate and environment editor Nick O'Malley is joined by climate and energy reporter Mike Foley to discuss the review.

Since Europeans colonised Australia, about 100 of Australia&rsquo;s unique flora and fauna species have become extinct. Unfortunately, the rate of loss has not slowed over the past 200 years. On Tuesday, a review of the Environment, Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act found the legislation ineffective in enabling the protection and conservation of the environment and found Australia&rsquo;s biodiversity in an &lsquo;unsustainable state of decline&rsquo; In this episode, climate and environment editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/nick-omalley-hve9s" data-stringify-link="https://www.smh.com.au/by/nick-omalley-hve9s" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-6747">Nick O'Malley</a>&nbsp;is joined by climate and energy reporter <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/mike-foley-p4yvn4">Mike Foley</a> to discuss the review.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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