The ‘risky’ plan to take 31,000 Olympic swimming pools from beneath WA’s largest river

🇦🇺 The Sydney Morning Herald (AU) —
The ‘risky’ plan to take 31,000 Olympic swimming pools from beneath WA’s largest river

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Western Australia's state government proposes a draft plan to increase groundwater extraction beneath its largest river, claiming scientific backing and support for industry and environment. However, experts express skepticism and concern regarding potential environmental risks.

The state government says the draft plan to increase groundwater extraction is science-based and supportive of both industry and the environment. These experts are not convinced.

World Politics Commodities Western Australia groundwater extraction environment state government water management

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