Australia’s Energy Dilemma: Gas vs Heritage

Australia extends its giant gas project to 2070 — risking climate goals and ancient Indigenous heritage.

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North West Shelf Project

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Murujuga Rock Art

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Carbon Emissions Threat

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Indigenous Voices

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Govt’s Economic Argument

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Partial Protections Offered

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Climate Activist Response

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Global Reaction

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Carbon Bomb Label

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Comparisons Abroad

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Renewables Alternative

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Future Balance

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Australia extends its giant gas project to 2070 — risking climate goals and ancient Indigenous heritage.

North West Shelf Project

Australia’s biggest gas venture is now extended to 2070, ensuring decades of fossil fuel reliance despite climate pledges.

Murujuga Rock Art

The sacred Murujuga petroglyphs, some over 40,000 years old, face threats from industrial expansion nearby.

Carbon Emissions Threat

The project could release millions of tonnes of CO₂, undermining global climate targets and Paris commitments.

Indigenous Voices

Elders and community leaders are demanding stronger action to protect their cultural heritage from irreversible harm.

Govt’s Economic Argument

The government defends the extension, citing energy security and lucrative export markets as key priorities.

Partial Protections Offered

Officials promise limited safeguards, but critics say they fall short of fully protecting ancient sites.

Climate Activist Response

Protests erupt across major cities, with activists warning the project locks Australia into decades of pollution.

Global Reaction

Climate NGOs abroad condemn Australia’s move, arguing it undermines international leadership on climate action.

Carbon Bomb Label

Analysts warn the project is a “carbon bomb,” posing major financial and reputational risks for investors.

Comparisons Abroad

Similar fossil fuel extensions in the US, Middle East, and Asia show how global dependency on gas continues.

Renewables Alternative

Experts argue solar and wind could easily replace gas, especially given Australia’s vast outback potential.

Future Balance

Australia faces a defining choice: protect heritage and climate, or prioritize fossil fuel wealth for short-term gains.