I have been significantly missing in action of late, feeling kind of wiped out, in a bit of a desperate need of a recharge. Really need some quiet time in isolation to re-charge a bit, slow my brain down and just chill. In the meantime I find myself yet again disturbed by our headlong rush to destruction with the continued push on fossil fuels. In light of the recent announcement about a new gas powered power plant in the Hunter Valley I just thought I would share this meme:
And if you would like to read about the new gas power plant here is the ABC story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-18/federal-government-commits-600m-for-kurri-kurri-gas-plant/100147956
But what really horrifies me is where that gas may come from and the very real threat its extraction presents to our extremely fragile environment. Australia is a desert country that is blessed with an amazing artesian water source but that invaluable resource, which in our dry lands is absolutely crucial to our survival, our ability to feed ourselves and other nations, is threatened by FRACKING! Greed, vested interests and short term gain should be no excuse to risk this asset and yet that is what is happening. For the curious you can read about the potential fracking in the channel country here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/20/the-living-heart-of-australia-fracking-plans-threaten-fragile-channel-country
Gas may be cleaner than coal but it is still a fossil fuel. Nor is it cost effective. It is more than time we started caring about more than just short term gain. Greed will be the death of us and this planet . We need to start caring. Hold politicians to account. It is our job to care for the lands on which we live not to extract and exploit until nothing is left but a barren hell of our own making.
Not sure what I intended to blog about when I opened the blog tonight, but at least I have broken the blogging drought.
Gum trees and Galaxies 
Great post Sharon. Love that phrase:”a barren hell of our own making.” It seems there is no end to our own short-sightedness and greed. I had noticed you were MIA and was wondering if you were taking a much needed break. Great to see you back. I have been a little MIA too – busy time of the year and just life. There is a lot going on in our world so take care.
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Welcome back!
What I find most depressing is that we know and can see the consequences of our actions – we’re living through one consequence at the moment. Yet we carry on regardless. I hope our few voices will be heard!
Thank you for sharing.
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Good on you I’m right with you and get so frustrated and angry at our Governments lack of foresight or any sense of shame for what problems future generations will inherit. 🤬
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Amen.
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Thanks guys
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