An Indigenous Australian community is fighting to protect sacred springs from a coal mine
Summary
An Indigenous Australian community from the Wangan and Jagalingou Country is opposing the Carmichael coal mine to protect their sacred site, Doongmabulla Springs. Recent studies suggest that mining may harm local groundwater more than initially expected, leading to a government ban on planned underground mining, which the mining company Adani is challenging in court.Key Facts
- The protest against the Carmichael coal mine has been ongoing for over four years.
- The Doongmabulla Springs, a sacred site for the Wangan and Jagalingou people, is linked to a significant underground water system.
- Recent scientific studies indicate that mining activities might impact groundwater more than previously thought.
- Concerns have arisen after hydrocarbons, which are compounds made of hydrogen and carbon, were detected in the spring waters.
- Australia's national science agency CSIRO found Adani's groundwater impact models inadequate.
- In 2023, the government prohibited planned underground mining due to uncertainties about its effects on the springs.
- Adani, operating as Bravus in Australia, disputes the findings and maintains it follows environmental and legal standards.
- Adani is contesting the government ban on underground mining in court.
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