Queenslanders are proud custodians of one of the world's greatest treasures - The Great Barrier Reef. But it is under threat from the coal and export boom.
Our new report details the enormous coal expansion plans
that are putting Queensland’s magnificent reef at risk. It exposes plans for six
massive coal port expansions in the World Heritage area. One of the ports, Abbot
Point, is planned to become nearly three times larger than any other coal port
in the world.
If the coal industry plans proceed unchecked, there will be over 10,000 coal ships passing through the reef each year - more than one ship departing port every hour of every day. Millions of tonnes of sea floor will be dredged and dumped in the marine park.
The guardians of World Heritage – UNESCO – arrive in Australia next week to investigate impacts on the reef. Wi th the spotlight of the world focusing on Australia, the Australian and Queensland Governments have agreed to do an 18-month ‘strategic assessment’ of the impacts of development on the reef.
Sounds good but what’s the catch?
If the coal industry plans proceed unchecked, there will be over 10,000 coal ships passing through the reef each year - more than one ship departing port every hour of every day. Millions of tonnes of sea floor will be dredged and dumped in the marine park.
The guardians of World Heritage – UNESCO – arrive in Australia next week to investigate impacts on the reef. Wi th the spotlight of the world focusing on Australia, the Australian and Queensland Governments have agreed to do an 18-month ‘strategic assessment’ of the impacts of development on the reef.
Sounds good but what’s the catch?
Greenpeace Australia Pacific
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