Coal Mining In Hunter Valley

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In this article, the writer notes that within the global environment there are nearly always situations and circumstances of special interest within the environmental sciences, as changes in industry occur all over the world and have varying impacts on the environment, both locally and globally. The writer points out that one issue of just such importance and of particular personal importance is the issue of Coal Mining in Hunter Valley New South Wales, Australia. The writer discusses the proposed development of an open pit coal mine in one of the few remaining tracks of naturally preserved land in the region, in fact the largest containing nearly 600 living elements of flora and fauna many of which are threatened, and the global nature of the debate that has ensued. The writer notes that conclusion of the matter is likely to end with approval for the Centennial Mining Co., as they, as well as most others, are assured that their extensive work to develop the plans and impact reports for the Anvil mine location will result in success since the state government is clearly projected to approve the development of the mine in Anvil Hill.

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Introduction
Background
Proposal For Change

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"One of the most challenging issues at work today in the environmental sciences is of coarse sustainable development. We stand at the precipice of a period of global transition, where challenges to the old, including but not limited to challenges to the global dependence on fossil fuels and a demand to transition to sustainable resources are in conflict. The transition will surely prove to be a difficult one, even though it would not seem that it should be given the seriousness of the environmental issues at hand. It is proposed by many environmental scientists that environmental devastation caused in part by the emissions of greenhouse gasses that deplete the earths protection from the sun and will eventually lead to mass climate change that could create a situation of extinction not only for the environment but for humans, much like the one theoretical extinction of historical proportions that are currently being studied, that of the dinosaurs. The transition is a challenge in a broad sense because the foundation of energy resources if squarely placed upon the use of fossil fuels and many individuals and organizations stand to lose a great deal in the short run for a long term goal that will likely never gain for them at all."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Australian Coal Industry Initiatives "Sustainable Development" at: http://www.australiancoal.com.au/initiatives.htm
• Bevan, Scott (02/11/2006) "Climate concerns fuel coal mine opposition campaign" Transcript Broadcast.
• Birch, G; Ingleton, T; Taylor, S (1997) "Environmental implications of dredging in theworld's second largest coal exporting harbour, Port Hunter, Australia" Journal of Marine Environmental Engineering Vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 133-145.
• Centennial Coal Co. Website http://www.centennialcoal.com.au/ssl/axs/1/7.asp?recID=470
• Centennial Coal Co. (July, 2005) "Community Information Sheet #2" at:http://www.centennialcoal.com.au/ssl/axs/1/assets/page/435/assets/2005-07%20Anvil_CIS2.pdf

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