EPISODE · May 6, 2018
Illawarra mining blues: locals defending water and climate
from Earth Matters · host Presenter: Gem Romuld. Guests: Kaye Osborn, Cherry Hardaker
Earth Matters looks at contemporary issues with coal mining in the Illawarra region, south of Sydney on Dharawal land. Long-wall mining, subsidence, slag heaps and polluted creeks are some of the local problems, with broader impacts on Sydney's water supply and global impacts on climate.Despite a long history of mining in the area, locals are getting organised and the tide of public opinion is turning towards renewable energy sources and jobs.Guests:Kaye Osborn, Illawarra Residents for Responsible MiningCherry Hardaker, Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed
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Earth Matters looks at contemporary issues with coal mining in the Illawarra region, south of Sydney on Dharawal land. Long-wall mining, subsidence, slag heaps and polluted creeks are some of the local problems, with broader impacts on Sydney's water supply and global impacts on climate.Despite a long history of mining in the area, locals are getting organised and the tide of public opinion is turning towards renewable energy sources and jobs.Guests:Kaye Osborn, Illawarra Residents for Responsible MiningCherry Hardaker, Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed
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