Media article 1 (Coal seam gas exploration and extraction):
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Coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and extraction is an aggressive form of mining. The coal seam gas mining industry began in 1976 in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. Commercial production began in Queensland in 1996. The first standalone commercial production of CSG in Australia commenced in December 1996 at the Dawson Valley project. Coal seam gas is used in the same way as any other form of gas for cooking and heating, it is also used in industrial processing and electricity.
Describe the industrial processes involved and analyse its impact on global systems.
CSG is typically found 200m–1000m below the surface. To extract the gas, wells are drilled and …show more content…
Justify your stance.
The coal seam gas mining industry has a major effect on many aspects on the planet. The risks of CSG include invasion on good farming land, disruption of other land uses and industries, clearing of bush land, air pollution, contamination of ground water, pollution of waterways, health impacts on workers and residents living nearby and damage to biodiversity. If coal seam gas mining continues at a fast moving pace in Australia, the environment will be affected immensely leaving future issues for our country. The coal seam gas industry is a major growing industry that is impacting on many areas of our planet.
Media article 2 (Global warming and our reliance of fossil fuels):
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Since the beginning of the 20th century, Australia has experienced an increase of nearly 1 degree Celsius in average annual temperatures. Global warming is becoming a major problem for Earth as it is effecting many places and people. Australia has a large reliance for fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are power for our homes, cars, airplanes, electricity plants and industries. It is also used to make medicines, cosmetics and synthetic fibers. Fossil fuels are vital for Australia’s economic growth and
Explain history of your topic –
Coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and extraction is an aggressive form of mining. The coal seam gas mining industry began in 1976 in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. Commercial production began in Queensland in 1996. The first standalone commercial production of CSG in Australia commenced in December 1996 at the Dawson Valley project. Coal seam gas is used in the same way as any other form of gas for cooking and heating, it is also used in industrial processing and electricity.
Describe the industrial processes involved and analyse its impact on global systems.
CSG is typically found 200m–1000m below the surface. To extract the gas, wells are drilled and …show more content…
Justify your stance.
The coal seam gas mining industry has a major effect on many aspects on the planet. The risks of CSG include invasion on good farming land, disruption of other land uses and industries, clearing of bush land, air pollution, contamination of ground water, pollution of waterways, health impacts on workers and residents living nearby and damage to biodiversity. If coal seam gas mining continues at a fast moving pace in Australia, the environment will be affected immensely leaving future issues for our country. The coal seam gas industry is a major growing industry that is impacting on many areas of our planet.
Media article 2 (Global warming and our reliance of fossil fuels):
Explain history of your …show more content…
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Australia has experienced an increase of nearly 1 degree Celsius in average annual temperatures. Global warming is becoming a major problem for Earth as it is effecting many places and people. Australia has a large reliance for fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are power for our homes, cars, airplanes, electricity plants and industries. It is also used to make medicines, cosmetics and synthetic fibers. Fossil fuels are vital for Australia’s economic growth and