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Presentation - The Role of Queensland Coal in Climate Change

  • HiVE Vancouver 210-128 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G8 Canada (map)

Laurie will present at HiVE Vancouver, and will cover the following:

  • Background on world coal production, trade and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
  • The Queensland coal industry, inc. the Galilee Basin and controversial Adani Carmichael project
  • Ties between Queensland and the expanding coal power sector in India
  • Environmental impacts, especially stresses on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Strategies to limit expansion of the Queensland coal industry and GHGs
  • Questions and interactive discussion