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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Graham Readfearn

Gina Rinehart, One Nation and the Greens all oppose Glencore’s plan to store CO2 in the Great Artesian Basin – why?

Many groups are concerned about Glencore’s project because it is targeting an aquifer that is part of the Great Artesian Basin.
Many groups are concerned about Glencore’s project because it is targeting an aquifer that is part of the Great Artesian Basin. Photograph: AP, Guardian Design Team

Swiss mining company Glencore has been on the offensive over its controversial plans to try to inject carbon dioxide into a section of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) – one of the world’s biggest underground water sources and a lifeblood for farmers and regional towns.

Later this month, the Queensland government is expected to decide if it will allow Glencore’s pilot carbon storage project to go ahead.

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