BBC World Service radio doc: Australia's continuing commitment to coal

A self reported and produced feature length documentary for the BBC World Service program Global Business.

The world is transitioning away from coal. So why is the Australian government not just approving new coal mines, but subsidising them?

The Carmichael mine will open up a massive new coal deposit in regional Queensland, blowing Australia’s carbon budget. I visited the people and towns in the region to understand why Australia remains committed to coal.

Couple of phone photos..

Publican Les Boal believes the Carcmichael mine would bring prosperity to the town of Clermont

The Commercial Hotel, Clermont

Farmers Annette and Bruce Curry, who are opposed to the mine due to its projected damage to water tables

A protest outside the AGM for rail operator Aurizon over its ties to the Carmichael mine project

A selfie from the road