David vs CSG Goliath
Well it's a hot button topic, and getting hotter all the time. I've posted on the CSG industry before, here and here. It's certainly shaping up as a David versus the international mining Goliath, and the state Governments, certainly those in New South Wales and Queensland, seem to be on the side of Goliath.
I just thought I would do another quick blog and post links to some pertinent articles I have come across, for those wanting to keep an eye on the state of the industry. This first one, in particular, is a big worry. Residents living in the Tara residential estate west of Toowoomba in QLD have reported nosebleeds, chronic headaches, nausea and rashes. One resident claims he can even set his dam on fire. All since CSG activities began in the area.
The community claims residents have been lied to about the effects of CSG mining, so this is one to definitely keep a close eye on. I will add to the list as I come across more stories.
Well it's a hot button topic, and getting hotter all the time. I've posted on the CSG industry before, here and here. It's certainly shaping up as a David versus the international mining Goliath, and the state Governments, certainly those in New South Wales and Queensland, seem to be on the side of Goliath.
I just thought I would do another quick blog and post links to some pertinent articles I have come across, for those wanting to keep an eye on the state of the industry. This first one, in particular, is a big worry. Residents living in the Tara residential estate west of Toowoomba in QLD have reported nosebleeds, chronic headaches, nausea and rashes. One resident claims he can even set his dam on fire. All since CSG activities began in the area.
The community claims residents have been lied to about the effects of CSG mining, so this is one to definitely keep a close eye on. I will add to the list as I come across more stories.
- Residents of TARA, QLD claim nosebleeds, chronic headaches due to water contamination of CSG mining
- NSW Labor opposition claims a secretive new Liberal National Party policy weakens CSG mining controls
- The Coalition says it will 'get around' a new law to force the federal government to take responsibility for coal seam gas, giving power for environmental assessments to the states to speed up the approval process and boost the CSG industry.
