Australia’s largest new fossil fuel project
February 6, 2022
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Australia’s largest new fossil fuel project
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<p>Right now, in Western Australia, plans are underway to build Australia’s largest new fossil fuel project.</p><p>If built, Woodside’s Scarborough gas plant would contribute significantly to global carbon dioxide emissions. But, it also threatens the existence of some of the oldest - and most significant - rock art in the world. </p><p>It’s not the first time a mining company has threatened an Indigenous heritage site in WA, just two years ago, Rio Tinto blew up rock shelters at Juukan Gorge. </p><p>Today, contributor to <em>The Monthly</em> Jesse Noakes on why the Scarborough project is being called Juukan Gorge in slow motion. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Monthly</em>, Jesse Noakes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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