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Undermining our food bowls - how CSG & mining are threatening future food - Sydney NSW
Date: Monday 06-Feb-12 18:00
Category: Public Forum
Sydney Food Fairness Alliance
Hear about the fight against mining and coal seam gas from leading activists in the prime agricultural region of the Liverpool Plains, as well as from Doctors for the Environment. Learn what you can do to support farmers in 2012 - Australian Year of the Farmer.
The debate about mining and coal seam gas on prime agricultural land in NSW is heating up, at a time when food security is becoming an increasing global concern. More than half of NSW is covered by titles for coal, mineral or CSG exploration or production but the question of what this means for food production is yet to be answered.
The absence of real commitment to identifying, protecting and preserving agricultural land has led to continued uncertainty for farmers. It also undermines our ability to control quality, price and availability in an increasingly resource-scarce and climate-change affected environment.
Cost of $15/$10 (SFFA members & concessions) includes a glass of NSW organic wine and finger food and helps cover costs for this event.
Coal Seam Gas Risks & Returns Industry Forum - Brisbane Hilton
Date: 8 to 10 February 2012
Category: Political Action
Today's CSG producers are facing increasing challenges associated with environment, social and approvals. The timely and tailor-made Coal Seam Gas Risks & Returns forum will provide practical strategies and methodologies on meeting regulatory requirements, land access and permit approvals, community relations & social license, water management, tackling skill shortages, maximising return on investment and more.
Coal Seam Gas seminar - Windsor NSW
Date: Thursday 16-Feb-12 19:00
Category: Public Forum
THE Hawkesbury Envrionmental Network has gone on the offensive against coal seam gas mining, planning an information session for Hawkesbury landholders.
The network is hosting a presentation by the Environmental Defenders Office on the legal processes applying to the granting of exploration and mining licences and the rights of landholders if licences and mining leases are approved on private land in the Hawkesbury.
Network spokeswoman Zhan Patterson said it is essential that landholders are aware of their rights and the possible environmental and farming impacts if coal seam gas mining is approved on Hawkesbury properties.
The Drying of Thirlmere Lakes - a Warning for Lake Woronora? - Helensburgh NSW
Date: Thursday 16-Feb-12 19:00
Category: Public Forum
Hear Dr Philip Pells, consulting geotechnical engineer and groundwater expert, describe and explain the findings and implications of his comprehensive18 month independent investigation into the drying of the once stunning and much loved Thirlmere Lakes. Is it climate change, coal mining or ...? These lakes are less than an hours drive from Helensburgh -- could the same thing happen to Lake Woronora? The Woronora supplies water to Helensburgh and southern Sydney.