Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe For many Australians the beach is an important focus of daily life and around 70 per cent of the country's population lives on or near the coast. But rapid coastal erosion is threatening some of the country's most iconic beaches. Environmentalists say Australia's coast is becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate change brings higher tides and flooding. Kylie Grey reports from Sydney. (Mar 17, 2010) At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts

• published: 17 Mar 2010
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