Adani Australia could face a multi-million penalty for possible environmental breaches over floodwaters released from the Indian mining giant’s Queensland coal port after Cyclone Debbie which wreaked havoc in the country. Meanwhile, Adani Australia refuted the claims that its Abbot Point coal handling facility discharged contaminated water in the wake of Cyclone Debbie. However, DEHP officers have confirmed to Abbot Point management that there was no evidence of environmental harm post Cyclone Debbie,” it noted. Under its environmental authority, terminal management is required to monitor all water releases and report any non-compliance to EHP. Reeves said EHP was continuing to investigate water discharges and possible environmental contamination from the Abbot Point coal handling facility.

Source: Indian Express May 04, 2017 07:52 UTC