October 16 2011 - Stop CSG action - Walk for Water - Sea Cliff Bridge, northern Illawarra.
"15 coal seam gas (CSG) wells have been approved for development in the northern Illawarra. Further wells are being discussed and applied for in the region.
These wells are in and around the Sydney Water Catchment, and pose a direct threat to our water supply.
We are worried because CSG mining always involves contaminated water as extraction of gas draws water out of the coal seam that is highly saline and can contain toxic and radioactive compounds, endocrine disruptors and heavy metals; When using hydraulic fracturing (or fracking), contaminates large quantities of fresh water with sand and chemicals that are pumped underground; Lowers the fresh water table; Is a fire hazard, as wells, processing plants and pipelines leak; Risks a range of direct and indirect health impacts such heart, lung, kidney and neurological problems and cancer; Has a global warming impact that is as bad if not worse than coal, over a twenty year period." -- From the Stop CSG Illawarra website.
In May 2011, 3000 people gathered on the beach to form a human sign in opposition to CSG. This was the next action.
"15 coal seam gas (CSG) wells have been approved for development in the northern Illawarra. Further wells are being discussed and applied for in the region.
These wells are in and around the Sydney Water Catchment, and pose a direct threat to our water supply.
We are worried because CSG mining always involves contaminated water as extraction of gas draws water out of the coal seam that is highly saline and can contain toxic and radioactive compounds, endocrine disruptors and heavy metals; When using hydraulic fracturing (or fracking), contaminates large quantities of fresh water with sand and chemicals that are pumped underground; Lowers the fresh water table; Is a fire hazard, as wells, processing plants and pipelines leak; Risks a range of direct and indirect health impacts such heart, lung, kidney and neurological problems and cancer; Has a global warming impact that is as bad if not worse than coal, over a twenty year period." -- From the Stop CSG Illawarra website.
In May 2011, 3000 people gathered on the beach to form a human sign in opposition to CSG. This was the next action.
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