Using national pride to protect our environment
Using national pride to protect our environment
30 Jul 2013 - 10:10am
The Conversation
17 July 2013
Australia’s natural resources are reaching a crisis point as they struggle to support and sustain our lifestyles. But while degradation of these systems continues, research suggests the level of concern for the environment is falling. So could encouraging some national pride in our natural resources help improve the environment’s outlook? Read more
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