Threatened species face extinction owing to 'God clause', scientists say

Western Australia's government is seeking the power to approve activities that could 'take or disturb' an endangered speciesWestern Australia's government could have the power to approve activities that could make a threatened species extinct, under biodiversity laws now before state parliament.The provision has been dubbed "the God clause" by scientists and conservationists, who say giving the environment minister discretion to effectively authorise the extinction of a species contradicts the very purpose of biodiversity legislation. Continue reading...