The death of the Great Barrier Reef by https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4 Potential Q&A TV Show en-us 2016-10-21 00:55:05 UTC 2025-11-02 03:57:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png Introduction, Presenter cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137935739 Good evening everyone, welcome to Q and A. Tonight we’re introduction a new theme: The environmental issues. The topic of tonight is: “The coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef.” This evening, we have a very goof panel: a scientist Amanda McKenzie, a politician Clive Palmer, a religion teacher Mrs Lund and … believing in the Kantian perspective. As you may be heard during the journal, the Great Barrier Reef is dying. The bleaching event in March 2016 has done severe damages and it could take a decennium to recover. We have got less than thirty minutes to talk about it so let’s get started!

]]> 2016-11-15 22:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137935739 Question 1: What are your thoughts on the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef? cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137935806 2016-11-15 22:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137935806 Scientific perspective, Amanda McKenzie cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137935905  My thoughts are baked with this Great Barrier Reef dying. I am very concerned about it. I think of it every day. When we went back a few weeks ago to see if the corals had recovered or died, quite a large proportion had died. After the bleaching event in May, 60 per cent of what we saw was bleached very white. Another 20 per cent was covered in sludgy brown algae. Even of what remained healthy, some corals looked a bit on edge. It affects more the delicate corals such as plate coral rather than the stronger corals such as brain coral.]]> 2016-11-15 22:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137935905 Kantian Perspective, Allen Wood cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936262 I am an anthropocentric, meaning that for me human beings as an unconditional value so the death of an environment where irrational animals are living doesn’t matter much to me. Humans and things or animals are different in rank and dignity. A human can represent himself as “I” and no another animal can do that. The human being raises him thus all above other irrational animal beings. However, the loss of some species can have negative effects on human lives and that is not acceptable. It is why in some way I am also concerned about the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef but it is not my first concern at the moment. ]]> 2016-11-15 23:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936262 Politician Perspective, Clive Palmer cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936457 The Great Barrier Reef… What is the Great Barrier Reef again? No, I’m joking. It’s a place with corals and loads of fishes that disturb my business. What happens to the Great Barrier Reef doesn’t matter to me. What matters to me is my business! I still didn’t get any respond about my new project: T2. I will construct four underground mines, two surface mines and coal-handling and processing ­facilities. I need to get the answer as soon as possible. The urgent need for significant export capacity increases at Abbot Point, in order to enable the realization of the benefits of coalmining to all stakeholders including government.]]> 2016-11-15 23:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936457 Catholic Perspective, Miss Lund cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936593 The destruction of the Great Barrier Reef saddens me deeply. As a Catholic, it saddens me that the world does not care for God’s creation and do not try to improve this for others in the future. One of the Catholic Social Teachings is Stewardship of Creation and asks us to care for the Earth that God gave us. This Catholic Social teaching asks for individuals and companies to look at the current reef situation and develop an accurate description of what the issue is as well as how we can better the current solution to the issue. Catholic Earthcare Australia has stated that “Australians have a sacred duty of stewardship to protect this fragile natural wonder from degradation and destruction”. It is for this reason that we, as individuals should do what we can to ensure that the Great Barrier Reef is looked after. ]]> 2016-11-15 23:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936593 Question 2: In what ways do you believe the Great Barrier Reef is important for the planet? cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936888 2016-11-15 23:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936888 Scientific Perspective, Amanda McKenzie cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936972 The fate of the reef has broad implication that exceed just the loss of a unique and beautiful ecosystem. The Great Barrier Reef is very important for our planet because this is a place where hundreds of different species live. As example: 30 species of whales and dolphins, 1,500 species of fishes, 17 species of sea snakes and 6 species of sea turtles. It is the largest ecosystem in the whole world. It is more than 2,300 km long! We can even see it from space. Australia is the only place where we can discover a such thing. It would be a shame for the Australian tourism if the Great Barrier Reef disappeared entirely. The gain of money with the Great Barrier Reef turns around the 6 billion Australian dollars. The system employs between 65 to 70 thousand people. The unemployment percentage would increase considerably and it will be terrible for the Australian economy.]]> 2016-11-15 23:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137936972 Catholic Perspective, Miss Lund cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937035 The Great Barrier Reef like all of God’s creations is important particularly as it is a large ecosystem that is inhabited by thousands of animals, lots of which can only be found in the reef. Without the reef thousands of animals would become extinct and we would lose the symbiosis that exists within the reef currently. The reef is also extremely important to the people that live in the area, they rely on the reef for jobs and stability. Without the reef we, as Australians, could potentially lose the reputation of other nations as being a beautiful country whose natural landmarks are amongst the best in the world. ]]> 2016-11-15 23:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937035 Kantian Perspective, Allen Wood cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937077 The Great Barrier Reef is important for our planet because if it comes to disappear, loads of people would lose their jobs and suffer from it. Kant asks us to imagine ourselves in everyone else’s shoes. I am against any form of pollution that could destroy this large ecosystem. We would not wish to be that one group, so it would be contrary to a rational not to do something to stop Global warming. ]]> 2016-11-15 23:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937077 Politician Perspective, Clive Palmer cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937293 The Great Barrier Reef isn’t important for me. It is just a place to get nice holidays but I can have nice holidays in other Club Med in the world. It is as relaxing as seeing the Great Barrier Reef. There are plenty of other places on earth where we can see corals and fishes.]]> 2016-11-15 23:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937293 Question 3: Who do you think is responsible for the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef? cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937520 2016-11-15 23:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937520 Scientific Perspective, Amanda McKenzie cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937592 One of the major responsible in this big issue are the existing inefficient coal-fired power stations and the coal mines. They increase the greenhouse gas emission. It has as consequence that the temperature rises very fast. We must promote the transition to a renewables-led energy system. It is already underway but it must be rapidly accelerated.]]> 2016-11-15 23:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937592 Kantian Perspective, Allen Wood cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937784 All the people that produces a greater amount of CO2 than they normally should are responsible for the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef. As matter of facts, the coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef is due to an increase of the temperature. This high temperature is due to the excessive amount of CO2 in the air that destroys the ozone layer and thus the sunrays aren’t flitted correctly and are more powerful which lead to a high of global temperature of the Earth. I think coal mining is also destructing the Great Barrier Reef but it also harms people. They even risking their lives to get this energy of out of our ground and that isn’t acceptable.]]> 2016-11-15 23:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937784 Politician Perspective, Clive Palmer cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937874 If there is really a destruction of the Great Barrier Reef, it must be the coal seam gas. A mine like mine is not something that’s going to destroy hundreds of acres of land… I don’t think we have anything to worry about coal mining itself, because a mine only takes over a defined area where the pit will be. In fact, it’s certainly true because even if 516 tons of nitrogen have been released into the marine park, the government officials decided not to bring any civil or criminal charges against my company. It means thus that there is no problem for the environment and that it doesn’t damage it. ]]> 2016-11-15 23:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137937874 Catholic Perspective, Miss Lund cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938023 I believe that we cannot blame one group or individual for the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef. Although there are companies that could do more to assist in maintaining the reef, I feel that globally we need to look at the way we treat our natural environment particularly now with the threat of global warming. Through the use of advancements in science and the good of humans, I hope that we are able to reverse some of the destruction and keep it in good condition for years to come. It is clear, however, that there is a need for the Australian Government to apply greater restrictions on both individuals and companies access and use of the reef. This particularly applies to those who use the reef for profit including tourism and mining companies. ]]> 2016-11-15 23:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938023 Question 4: What will be the consequences if nothing changes in the treatment of the Great Barrier Reef and how will this impact Australia and the world? cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938214 2016-11-15 23:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938214 Scientific Perspective, Amanda McKenzie cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938280 The consequences are very clear, if nothing changes, the Great Barrier Reef will disappear. If there are repeated bleaching event over a short frame of time, it will be difficult for the coral to recover. In other words, if the corals continue to bleach, there will be no ecosystem left for the fishes and other organisms who are leaving there. They will have no habitat more. It means that they won’t be able to hide from other predators. Those predators will eat all the fishes left and won’t have any food more and thus die too. This a food web, if the producers die then the rest of the web dies too.]]> 2016-11-15 23:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938280 Kantian Perspective, Allen Wood cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938408 If we follow the logical scientific facts, the coral bleaching will continue and more coral will die. This will result in a loss of habitat for the species leaving in the Great Barrier Reef. Those organisms will die and thus the entire ecosystem. If we don’t do anything the people would still be happy for a while but it will stop when they will realise that it impacts their daily life. People will start losing their jobs. They will get into a march against the government. They would want to react but it will be too late. We are close to the point of no return.]]> 2016-11-15 23:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938408 Politician Perspective, Clive Palmer cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938535 Maybe the Great Barrier Reef will die maybe not. My projects are also very important because it provides loads of jobs. As example, the new one will provide 500 jobs. Finally, I think that one of the challenges in life is to accept changes and to move with it and realise everything we do every day, tomorrow's different and not to be frightened of that change. If the Great Barrier dies, it’s its destiny and we don’t have to worry about it.]]> 2016-11-15 23:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938535 Catholic Perspective, Miss Lund cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938688 The consequences if nothing changes in the treatment of the Great Barrier Reef will be devastating for the aquatic life who rely on the reef and also the humans who rely on the reef for tourism. As a result of the poor treatment of the reef Australia will potentially lose a UNESCO site and millions of dollars that comes from tourists visiting the reef.]]> 2016-11-15 23:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938688 Closing, Presenter cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137938874 Thank you dear stakeholders for coming here and taking the time to answer those questions. Thank you dear audience for your attention, I hope you enjoyed those four interviews. Don’t forget to watch Q&A tomorrow at 8 o’clock. 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]]> 2016-11-15 23:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137939125 Organisms living in the Great Barrier Reef cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940032 2016-11-15 23:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940032 My Perspective cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940168 With all those statements collected, I am able to forge my own opinion. I am also very concerned about the death of the Great Barrier Reef. I really would like to visit it one day and I’m afraid that it will disappear. It would be a shame for our planet. I always loved the Great Barrier Reef since I am a child maybe because of Finding Nemo or The Little Mermaid. I am very aware about all those environmental issues in the world and sometimes it freaks me out because Nature doesn’t need us, we need Nature. We thought we were clever by separating ourselves of Nature and that it proved our power but it is all the reverse, it makes us week. Nature is for me a source of wellbeing. I personally think that we should change our way of thinking and start acting now because Global Warming is happening now. It is not the past. It is not the future. It is the present. We have to ask ourselves: “If not me, who? If not now, when?”]]> 2016-11-15 23:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940168 Biodiversity cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940352 2016-11-15 23:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940352 Healthy Coral cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940622 2016-11-15 23:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940622 Coral Bleaching - Dead Corals cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940779 2016-11-15 23:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137940779 Word Document cnisin https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137941173 2016-11-15 23:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cnisin/tts7a9niocg4/wish/137941173