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Thousands of people rally outside Sydney Town Hall to demand urgent climate action from Australia's government, as bushfires continue to burn along the country's east coast. IMAGES
New research published in PLOS One shows the koala bear population is in decline--and it's because of humans. According to CNN, a number of human-driven stressors are depressing koalas' immune systems, making them more susceptible to disease. Human encroachment, or farming land previously occupied by koalas, is a major factor. So is climate change, which is robbing the landscape of water and trees. CNN reports climate change is also contributing to the intensity of widespread bushfires in Australia, as seen in the record-breaking blazes of 2019 and 2020. World Wide Fund for Nature - Australia is trying to double koala numbers-- in part by planting seeds to grow more trees that grow koala food.
Queen, Alice, Cooper , Dame Olivia Newton-John and more have been announced for the Fire Fight Australia benefit gig on February 16 to raise funds for the bushfires relief Down Under.
Australia urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes. Authorities said it could get “very, very challenging” and prepared military backup. According to Reuters, soaring temperatures and erratic winds create dangerous conditions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said defense personnel would stood ready to move to bushfire grounds. Authorities already sent emergency texts to 240,000 people in Victoria and told them to leave.
Queen + Adam Lambert could be set to play the Fire Fight Australia charity concert next month to support the recovery and fight against the on-going bushfires Down Under.
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