WA gas project would threaten Indigenous rock art and produce more pollution than Adani, environmentalists warn

A proposed LNG development in Western Australia risks destroying Indigenous rock art tantamount to"repeating Juukan Gorge in slow motion", environmentalists warn.

A decision is believed to be imminent and would include consideration of an updated Pluto greenhouse gas abatement plan.A landmark report called for an end to fossil fuel projects. Australia is spending $600 million on a new gas plant The CCWA/TAI report claims approvals were granted without sufficient consideration of the potential damage to heritage-listed Murujuga rock art on the Burrup Peninsula.

"We have seen from what happened at Juukan Gorge that our community expects better when it comes to protection of our priceless and irreplaceable Aboriginal heritage," she said.BHP concedes the mining industry needs to put significant work into rebuilding trust with Aboriginal land owners"Our collaborative relationships with traditional owners, governments and community stakeholders are essential in our ability to effectively manage heritage," a spokesperson said.

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