超过8,000个上诉对西澳大利亚金伯利地区的水力压裂项目提出质疑, Over 8,000 appeals challenge a proposed fracking project in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, citing environmental, health, and cultural risks.

对西澳大利亚金伯利地区一个拟议的20井裂缝项目提出了8 000多项上诉,这是州史上最大的项目,对环境保护局的批准提出了质疑。 Over 8,000 appeals have been filed against a proposed 20-well fracking project in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, the largest number in state history, challenging the Environmental Protection Authority’s approval. 该项目由 " 黑山能源 " 开展,目的是在Martuwarra Fitzroy河附近勘探页岩气,有可能导致大规模采掘。 The project, by Black Mountain Energy, aims to explore shale gas near the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, potentially leading to large-scale extraction. 反对者,包括土著群体、环境组织和西澳大利亚州劳动党,认为环保局未能充分评估健康、环境和文化风险,并列举了对水污染、生态系统损害和保障措施不足的关切。 Opponents, including Aboriginal groups, environmental organizations, and the WA Labor Party, argue the EPA failed to adequately assess health, environmental, and cultural risks, citing concerns over water contamination, ecosystem damage, and inadequate safeguards. 最后的决定由库克群岛政府作出,预计2026年晚些时候作出。 The final decision rests with the Cook government, expected later in 2026.