The Australian government has approved a massive underground coal mine and rail project that would produce 60 million tonnes of coal a year.
The mine could potentially become one of the largest mines in the world and would. It would be able to provide electricity for up to 100 million people.
The decision has angered many conservationists who say it may threaten the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier reef is one of the world’s most famous wonders of nature.
In particular the conservationists are worried about the plans to ship the coal from the mine through the reef coast.
They are also concerned about plans that would allow the mining company to dredge material from the seabed so large boats can dock.
However, the Australian government say there will be strict rules to limit any damage.
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12 Responses
This is bad for the environment we need to stop this because it could threaten Great Barrier Reef.
Stop this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think that they should not create that mine it will threaten the great barrier reaf :'(
woah!!! 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮
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I wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef when I was older, and if it gets wrecked, then I will be super sad!
I think they shouldn’t because they should leave what nature has.
but sam is right we need to stop this!!!!!!!!!!
preserve what nature has
it looks shallow
Should stop this soon!!
Shouldn’t keep mining
just don’t it will damage the earth