Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Australia

The Article "Punters well aware of economic case against more immigration" is an article that shows two different senerios of what Australia could be like in 2020. The first scenario "measured growth" has to do with governments limiting population growth focused on making activities environmentally sustainable. The second scenario "global Australia" the government shall set aside the concerns about population and promote rapid population and economic growth therefore making Australia a part of Asia. It is no shock that businesses liked "global Australia" whereas everyday people found the "measured growth" scenario more appealing.

This article relates well to what we read in our book about Global Warming in Oceania. Australia is suffering more droughts and increased wild fires as well as warmer ocean waters causing widespread bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef. The booming economy of Australia has caused a 50% increase in emissions over the past few decades. (Pg. 636)
 
 
The article "Australia Day to showcase national spirit” list many of the different activities that people in different cities can do to celebrate the birth of their nation. 
A few of the activities will include attending Sydney Habour. Cricket fans will be able to watch their game against England.  There will also be many back yard “barbies”, a RAAF air show, and horse races.  In a case to help rebuild and repair much of the damage caused by the recent flooding there will be fundraising. 

            This relates well to what we read in our book in 1788 the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay arrived with 750 prisoners, this is now known as Sydney Habour.   The English people slowly started settling Australia and many of its activities such as cricket, which is a very popular sport in England and is the most popular sport in Australia.  (Pg. 640)
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