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These stunning sites may soon get UNESCO's World Heritage status

These sometimes-overlooked landmarks are some of the oldest (and coolest) sites on the planet, according to UNESCO.

The Street

Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are about to be a UNESCO World Heritage site

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are considered "outstanding works of human genius." There are just 24 in the U.S., including the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon.

WEKU

UNESCO puts 2 locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger

The U.N.’s World Heritage Committee has placed two major historical sites in Ukraine on its list of such sites that it considers to be in danger

The Independent UK

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Venice won't be listed as one of the world's most endangered sites

UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, says it will continue to monitor the famed Italian city's issues, including climate change and over-tourism.

WEKU

Unesco removes ‘hurtful’ document claiming Tasmanian Aboriginal people ‘extinct’

Inaccurate statement by the International Union for Conservation of Nature made as part of the 1982 process for world heritage status for Tasmanian wilderness area

The Guardian - AU

10 of the best things to do in Luxor, Egypt

From tours to cruises, flights and authentic bites, here’s how to see the best of Egypt’s ancient capital

The Independent UK

6 best experience holidays to explore Tunisia

How to have the ultimate Tunisian holiday, from camping on the Saharan dunes to discovering Roman Africa

The Independent UK

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How algae conquered the world – and other epic stories hidden in the rocks of the Flinders Ranges

Earth was not always so hospitable. Evidence of how it came to be so beautiful and nurturing is locked in the rocks of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges – a site now vying for World Heritage listing.

The Conversation

Australia welcomes lifting of UNESCO threat to list Great Barrier Reef as World Heritage in danger

The Australian government has welcomed a draft UNESCO decision to a lift a threat of downgrading the Great Barrier Reef to an endangered World Heritage site

The Independent UK

Unesco recommends against Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ listing but Australia warned more action needed

UN scientific advisors stressed the reef was under ‘serious threat’ in a report detailing progress on protecting the world heritage site from the climate crisis

The Guardian - AU

Unesco condemns deadly Russia strike on Ukraine's Odesa

The UN's Paris-based heritage agency Unesco has condemned Russia's "brazen" attack on Odesa, which hit several sites in the port city's World Heritage centre, killing at least two people.

Radio France Internationale

Warm is the new norm for the Great Barrier Reef – and a likely El Niño raises red flags

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. This raises concern for the health of the Great Barrier Reef, which is under continuing threat from climate change.

The Conversation

Unesco praises Albanese government for efforts to protect Great Barrier Reef

Commitments to improve water quality and reduce stress from commercial fishing could mean the reef avoids going on world heritage danger list

The Guardian - AU

Nine years after official pest-free status, Macquarie Island is recovering but it's a 'long game'

It's nine years since cats, rats, and rabbits were officially declared eradicated from sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, but scientists fear a new threat is challenging its fragile ecosystem.

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Daily Mirror

Picturesque town that inspired Frozen erects fence to stop fans taking selfies

Hallstatt, which is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site, attracts fan from across the world due to its role as the picturesque inspiration of the Disney film Frozen

ABC News

Safeguarding a sanctuary

Ningaloo's sparkling turquoise waters and marine life are well known to many, but this World Heritage treasure extends to the land, too — and conservationists fear its future is on a knife's edge.

Daily Record

Live screening of The Coronation to be shown at New Lanark’s world heritage site this weekend

A host of activities will be available at the world heritage site to celebrate The Coronation.

ABC News

No more industrial development for World Heritage-nominated Burrup, except fertiliser plant

WA Premier Mark McGowan has pledged to stop any further industrial development of the Burrup Peninsula — beyond a $6.4 billion fertiliser plant that has begun construction.

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The New Daily

Breeding program at Ningaloo Reef helps coral warm to task

Scientists are breeding extra-tough coral at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef in a bid to beat mass bleaching.

AAP

They breed 'em tough at Ningaloo as coral warms to task

Scientists at WA's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef are breeding extra-tough coral capable of surviving climate change-induced mass bleaching events.

The Independent UK

Roman fortlet lost for hundreds of years found near primary school

The fortlet is near the Antonine Wall, which is one of Scotland’s six Unesco World Heritage Sites

Edinburgh Live

Brewdog bosses lose battle over 'outdoor feature' at fancy new Edinburgh hotel

Edinburgh Council rejected the move and ruled the canopy would have a 'harmful impact' on the architectural character and setting of the listed building which sits in a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The New Daily

Take your Australian adventure off four wheels and onto two feet

A multi-day walk through stunning landscapes are a brilliant option to really see the beauty of a place. Getting into nature and off the beaten track shows travellers so much more than what can be viewed from a car window.

ABC News

Probe to find 'definitive answer' on emissions damage to rock art at Murujuga gas, fertiliser plants

Opinion remains divided about the impact of heavy industry on ancient rock art at Murujuga, but data from 22 new air quality monitors hopes to help clear up the "purely anecdotal" and unscientific findings to date.

Manchester Evening News

The New York style-park an hour from Greater Manchester backed to win world heritage status

The park is among seven sites the Government has put forward for UNESCO world heritage status

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