Australian scientists warn of 'extinction crisis' in open letter

Scientists have warned of an ‘extinction crisis’ gripping Australia’s native species and plants in an open letter to the Prime Minister pushing for stronger environmental protection laws to be established.

Scientists have warned up to 17 native species in Australia are facing the threat of extinction. Source: Press Association

More than 240 scientists have warned Prime Minister Scott Morrison Australia is facing an "extinction crisis", urging him to strengthen environmental laws.

The top conservation scientists made their appeal in an open letter ahead of a review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to be announced by the federal government this week.

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