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Derek Gow

An oil refinery is pictured in the southern Sydney suburb of Kurnell. After the scrapping of Australia's carbon tax, companies will be allowed to voluntarily reduce emissions without requirements for reductions.

Australia and the UK roll back their environmental successes — big and small

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In Australia, a two-year-old carbon tax is no more. In the United Kingdom, long-missing beavers have returned to the wild after centuries — but environmental officials want them gone.In Australia, a two-year-old carbon tax is no more. In the United Kingdom, long-missing beavers have returned to the wild after centuries — but environmental officials want them gone.

After 500 or so years, beavers have mysteriously returned to England

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After 500 or so years, beavers have mysteriously returned to England

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