Global opposition to unconventional gas mining is growing fast. Impacts on water, food, health and the environment, associated seismic risks and climate change contribution are just some of the many reasons.
Meanwhile, the industry is growing. Its potential growth in Australia is enormous, with large known reserves and billions to be made.
Unconventional gas is set to boom in Australia, but the public has been provided with next to no information — what it is, where it is and the plans for its development — from industry or governments. The industry says the risks of unconventional gas are worth it because it will bring more jobs and economic growth — but the claim does not stand scrutiny.
Green Left Weekly
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