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Gove pushes for 30 per cent of oceans to be protected by 2030

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clock 25 September 2018 •
Michael Gove | Credit: Chatham House
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Michael Gove | Credit: Chatham House

Environment Secretary wants to see international targets to protect marine life trebled

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has called on world leaders to treble the world's ocean protection target to ensure 30 per cent of oceans are protected by 2030. Speaking yesterday as world leaders...

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