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Burn coal, kill reef – the dirt on Adani’s Carmichael mine

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Published: 20 May 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

The damning report that says Adani's Carmichael mine is a slow train to ruin – Anthony Sharwood – Huffington Post 18.05.17
Bad for people's health, bad for the economy, bad for the reef, bad for everything.

See key findings and link to full Climate Council report here.

And see: This scientist argues climate change is partially responsible for the Syrian crisis – Talya Zax – The Forward 21.04.17

Related:

Sydney Peace Prize laureate Naomi Klein calls for climate justice
‘Multibillion-dollar mega projects such as Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine in Queensland have the potential to blow out Australia’s carbon budget for a very long time, and that will affect the whole planet, not only Australia. The fossil fuel frontier is closed.’

‘Requiem for a Species’ author resigns, says Australian government not serious about climate change

Attempt to hide Oz climate change threats misfires

A warning to the world from Cape Grim
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