Geography CR181
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"Education today is teaching school students to explore the independent nature of systems that support all life on Earth. Educators say, young people need to understand ecosystems, values and social justice, build the capacities for thinking and act in ways to create a more sustainable future to create a more equitable, respectful and sustainable future."
Image 1 (taken from http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/ 25 April 2013)
As adults creating industries on earth, the question arises
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late ?
Image 2 and 3 (taken from http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/ 25 April 2013)
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The coal seam gas industry promotes itself as a cleaner carbon-fuel alternative; but how do we know this is true?
- Mining happening down the eastern part of Australia.
- Hungry Government seeking the dollar.
- Promise of Jobs
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Image 7Angry farmers and communities
Image 4,5,6 &7 taken on the 25 April 2013 http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/
- Impact of mining on water tables and quality
The big questions
· How in turn will CSG affected agricultural and town water?
· What is the answer?
· Does anyone in Government care?
Image 8 taken on the 25 April 2013 http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/
Australia's greatest underground water source - the Great Artesian Basin - is being depleted and contaminated
Geographical image of Australia,
see link to map taken on 9 April, 2013
http://www.abc.net.au/news/specials/coal-seam-gas-by-the-numbers/
Sources
Image 9 taken on the 25 April 2013 http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/
Methane is seeping coal seam gas from underground in the Condamine and other rivers. The mining companies claim it has always occurred, and there are only benefits.
link, taken on 9 April, 2013
http://www.aplng.com.au/home/sustainable-water-practices.
link, taken on 9 April, 2013
http://www.aplng.com.au/home/sustainable-water-practices.
Pressures to access to coal is money driven- It is a $20 billion project!
Approval processes have been rushed with no environmental impact studies done.
Image 9 &10 taken on the 25 April 2013 http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/
Image 9 &10 taken on the 25 April 2013 http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/
What is going to happen to our Acquirers?
What is going to happen to our Great Artesian Basin?
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What is to our land?
What is going to happen to us?
(Image 11,1,2and 13 taken from http://climatecommercial.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/coal-seam-gas-csg-in-queensland-support-for-expansion-to-cause-corrosive-atmosphere/ 25 April 2013)
Will there be justice, or a price for us all to pay?
Water is one of the most important resources on the planet. It is highly valuable basis for our living. Water is referred to as a gift from God. With great authority comes great responsibility. The value God has given human beings is tremendous authority to be in charge of the whole earth. We need to take care of water by safeguarding both its preservation and its quality. Santos one of our biggest coal seam Gas Company mining in Australia is to be contested in court by people who believe justification and protection for our country is paramount.
The industry does not know how to deal with this wastewater, so they leave it in huge salt lakes.
Queensland contaminated water
Something needs to be done to help our water crisis immediately implement an independent statutory body to oversee development of strict land and water legislation, based on science, with the objective of ensuring CSG does not adversely affect the environment or other existing water or property rights.
Coal seam gas exploration and mining need to be made subject to all relevant environmental legislation, including the native vegetation and water management laws.
(see link)
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