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EPA deals ‘major blow’ to Woodside’s multibillion-dollar gas drilling plan at Browse basin



Scientists flagged risks to migrating whales, a beach where endangered turtles make nests and potential oil spill destroying a pristine environmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA multibillion-dollar Woodside Energy gas export development off Western Australia’s north-west has been deemed “unacceptable” by the state’s Environment Protection Authority due to its impact on marine life at Scott Reef.The EPA’s assessment of Woodside’s Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) proposal was revealed in response to a freedom of information request by WAToday. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/05/woodside-gas-drilling-plan-browse-basin-epa-scott-reef

Author : Adam Morton Climate and environment editor

Publish date : 2024-08-05 06:08:33

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