Advocates challenge Woodside's major WA gas project in federal court over climate and rock art concerns
Environmental and rock art preservation groups have launched a federal court case against Woodside Energy's planned gas project in Western Australia. The groups argue the project would release massive carbon emissions and damage ancient indigenous rock art sites. This legal challenge could set a precedent for how climate and heritage impacts are weighed against fossil fuel development.
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