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Four Corners: Prince Philip and the conservation debate, 1973

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Public figures have a high public profile and should act responsibly when commenting on important issues. This clip, taken from a 1973 Four Corners program, highlights the Duke of Edinburgh's apparent change in attitude towards environmental issues. While he suggests that Australia should relax its conservation efforts, Milo Dunphy of the Total Environment Centre contends that the situation is much worse and that the Australian environment is under threat on a number of fronts.

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Topics National identity International relations Conservation (Environment) Globalisation Environmental stewardship

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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