South Australian planning department says increased risk would approach not only from oil rigs themselves but from subsequent increase in marine trafficPlans to drill for oil in the pristine Great Australian Bight marine park will significantly increase the risk of oil spills,both from the oil rigs and the increased shipping traffic, according to a report by the South Australian planning department.
In an updated plan for how the government would handle an oil spill, or the department included a specific note approximately increased risks posed by plans for extensive oil exploration in the Great Australian Bight. Related: BP reveals Great Australian Bight oil drilling sites are within marine reserve Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com