Sitting beneath some of the most precious, fertile and culturally significant places in WA is a vast swathe of unconventional gas. Companies like Buru, Origin and AWE are gearing up to use risky fracking techniques to drill beneath the iconic Kimberley, the fertile soils of the Mid-West and even have permits over the outer suburbs of Perth. The vast reserves of gas beneath WA is the fifth largest in the world. At a time when we must be transitioning to renewable energy sources, unleashing this massive carbon sink would be disastrous. We need your help to grow a strong movement of supporters who are ready to: stand with communities on the front line, break political support for unconventional gas and stop investment in these projects. Here’s how you can get involved:
1. With our support host a WA Gas Film Screening and Info Night
2. Join the Perth Team
3. Send a message to the Minister.
Keep WA Gas in the Ground
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Campaign Details
Group Leading this Campaign: 350.org Australia
Campaign Target Type: Government - States_Territories - Politicians, Government - States_Territories - Premiers, Government - States_Territories - Western Australia
Who this Campaign is Targeting: WA Government ministers
Main Issue of the Campaign: Mining
Campaign Ran From: 2014 to 2016
Campaign Outcome: Campaign goal not achieved
Outcome Evidence: Buru Energy completed fracking of two Kimberley wells in 2015. However, anti-fracking campaigns across various organisations in WA have had significant impact on fracking in the state. (Ascertained March 2024.)
Year Outcome Assessed: 2024
Geographic Range of Activity: State
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- Environment (64)
- Mining (608)
- Other (306)
- Sustainability (140)