<
https://theconversation.com/tanya-plibersek-killed-off-clive-palmers-coal-mine-its-an-australian-first-but-it-may-never-happen-again-199512>
"Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has formally rejected mining
magnate Clive Palmer’s proposed Central Queensland Coal Project. Her decision
was based on the risk of damage to the Great Barrier Reef, freshwater creeks
and groundwater.
The 20-year open-cut mine project would have extracted up to 10 million tonnes
of metallurgical coal – used to make steel – each year.
Plibersek’s decision is significant. It’s the first time a coal mine has been
refused in the two decades our federal environment law has been in place. But
those hoping the decision sets a precedent for other mine proposals are likely
to be disappointed.
Palmer’s mine was not refused on climate change grounds. Objectors to coal
mines will still need to persuade the federal government of the link between
future coal mine developments and global warming."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
