Proposed Adani Thermal Coal Mine In Australia Faces Opposition Due To Environmental Concerns

AIRLIE BEACH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Environment activist Hayley Sestokas speaks during a anti Adani Carmichael Coal Mine rally on April 26, 2019 in Airlie Beach, Australia. Former Greens leader and conservationist, Bob Brown, has been leading a convoy of environmental activists through the Southern States towards Central Queensland as part of the #StopAdani movement. With primary concerns for increased coal ship travel through the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, unlocking of the Galilee Basin and increase in carbon pollution. The proposed Adani Carmichael Mine, if approved will be constructed in the North Galilee Basin, 160kms north-west of regional town Clermont, its first stage is estimated to produce 27.5 million tonnes of coal per annum and will be transported via rail to Abbot Point which is situated 25km north of Bowen. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)