Adani’s latest approval reveals a disregard for the Great Barrier Reef
Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS):
http://www.marineconservation.org.au/news.php/758/adanis-latest-approval-reveals-a-disregard-for-the-great-barrier-reef 2 Feb 16:
“The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has today expressed deep concern about the Queensland Government’s environmental approval of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine, which will adversely impact the Great Barrier Reef.
Imogen Zethoven, the Great Barrier Reef Campaign Director said today that the decision demonstrated that the Queensland Government is putting the interests of the coal industry ahead of the interests of the Reef and a sustainable economy.
“The mining and burning of coal is the leading cause of global warming. … “The Queensland economy and the tourism industry rely on a healthy Reef. … “Approving this mine is madness. There’s hardly a profitable coal mine in Queensland. …
“Adani has failed to secure finance. … “Economically, environmentally, rationally or emotionally, there is no choice. The Reef should be here for future generations. And future generations power should come from renewable sources,” said Ms Zethoven. … “
Environmental authority for Adani threatens climate and reef
Queensland Conservation Council: https://www.qldconservation.org.au/2016/02/environmental-authority-for-adani-threatens-climate-and-reef/
3 Feb 16:
“Queensland Conservation Council today expressed disappointment that the Queensland Government issued an Environmental Authority for the Carmichael coal mine that will be Australia’s largest
coal mine and will cause dangerous greenhouse pollution.
“It seems that the government’s support for the Paris climate talks has melted away at the first test”, said Kirsten Macey, climate campaigner for the Queensland Conservation Council. “We know that the mining and burning of coal causes dangerous global warming and this massive mine will wreak havoc on our climate as well as our reef. 60,000 jobs that depend on the reef are in jeopardy as a result of this decision.” … “
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