Last year I added my name to a list of 248 scientists from around Australia who wrote an open letter to @ScottMorrisonMP about Australia’s extinction crisis #ClimateAction #BeforeItsGone - Thread 1/5 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=642582206388142&extid=Qeffr6iNSGggqDZw
The Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) is the central piece of Australia’s environmental protection framework. And right now it’s under review led by @GraemeSamuel - 2/5 https://www.acf.org.au/epbc_interim_report_response
Review of the Act only happens once every 10 years! With ~ 1800 native plants and animals at risk now, this review is an opportunity for much needed reform. That's why we wrote to the PM https://www.envirolawsopenletter.com.au 
But now, the Aust government is trying to rush changes through parliament (due to be debated next week) that would hand over federal approval powers to the states and territories – before findings from the EPBC Act review are delivered in October - 4/5 https://www.acf.org.au/environment_bill_a_disaster_for_koalas_bilbies
We need to amplify this now. Share the video. Retweet this thread. Read about the interim report (it’s more interesting than you might think). Write your minister. #BeforeItsGone - 5/5 https://www.acf.org.au/watch_our_before_its_gone_ad
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