Is Ryde (NSW) covered by a Coal Seam Gas (CSG) permit?
Did the community have any say on whether CSG exploration and drilling would be allowed in their LGA? Would most people in the community be aware that their area is covered by a CSG permit?
Coal Seam Gas mining has been formally opposed by many councils with Greens councillors.
Sydney councils that have passed motions against CSG include Ashfield , Burwood, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Randwick, Marrickville and City of Sydney.
Coal Seam Gas is often mined near waterways and aquifers and on agricultural land, threatening water quality and food security. Coal Seam Gas mining is no cleaner than coal mining when the effects are measured over a twenty year period and it is just as strong a contributor to climate change.
Queensland does not allow CSG mining within 2km of residences. NSW should introduce the same limitation.
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