The project, which received the green light on Thursday to commence initial construction, would open up the Galilee Basin, one of the last known untapped coal reserves on earth. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Galilee Basin in central Queensland is one of the last known untapped coal reserves on Earth. In comparison, Australia has not only paved the way for new coal projects but is also opening up gas reserves. Adani still needs to obtain a licence to operate a railway in the Galilee Basin. Australia, with its hot summers, bushfires and droughts, is among the countries that stand to be worst hit by climate damage.

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 12:42 UTC