Words are cheap, plans are plentiful, but action demands more

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ords are cheap and plans are plentiful, and easy, but action demands a different mindset.

Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott, has set out targets to reduce pollution on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

His plan, aimed at allaying UNESCO’s concerns for the reef that also criticised Australia’s lack of attention to climate change is discussed by The Guardian in the story - “Tony Abbott unveils plan to save Great Barrier Reef”.

Concern for the reef is widespread nationally and Australia’s apparent disregard for this world natural treasure has also generated international unease.