Tag: Australia
“Reality is coal is around for a long time”, says Resource Minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used his overseas visits to declare that Australia is moving to a carbon-neutral economy, acknowledging that a “new energy economy is coming.” However, Resources Minister Keith Pitt says that coal will be around around for a long time, citing the economic cost of re…
CSIRO report confirms CSG fracking is safe for the environment | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says a new CSIRO report into the impact on the environment from fracking should pave the way for further investment in gas exploration and development across Australia.
Keith Pitt slammed for Territory fracked gas cash splash
Protect Country Alliance says recently demoted Morrison Government Resources Minister Keith Pitt is “counting his dinosaur eggs before they hatch” after he announced $21 million for fracking gas wells at a project that has not even received Territory environment approval.
“CSIRO” report misleads on fracking risks | The Australia Institute
A study purported to be from the CSIRO that showed that fracking was “safe for the environment” was actually overseen by the gas industry, and was based on just six of Queensland’s 19,000 coal seam gas wells, according to new analysis by The Australia Institute. The report was published by the Gas I…
