Leard Blockade

Whitehaven coal mine offsets not compatible and in breach of mine approval conditions

Submitted by takver on Sat, 22/02/2014 - 6:16pm

The Whitehaven coal mine at Maule's Creek near Boggabri in north Western NSW involves the destruction of a substantial part of the ecologically distinct Leard Forest. One of the requirements for approval was the provision of environmental offsets to balance 'like for like' against the destruction of high biodiversity habitat. But the latest environmental report by Dr John Hunter advises the offsets for critically endangered ecological communities are "vastly overstated".

Geography: 
New South Wales
Keywords: 
protest
coal
environment
Whitehaven
Leard Blockade

More heatwave, more action required on climate change and adaptation

Submitted by takver on Fri, 31/01/2014 - 2:53pm

Much of south east Australia is again suffering a heatwave this week. The temperature reached 41.2C in Melbourne on Tuesdayand is forecast to rise again over this weekend. Inland towns get no such reprieve from the heat, with the Bureau of Meteorology having a heatwave forecast in place.

Geography: 
New South Wales
Keywords: 
climate change
coal
heatwave
Leard Blockade