Oil giant BP has withdrawn plans to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight. After several years, the surprise announcement has thrilled local and national campaigns working to protect this pristine stretch of ocean. The Bight is home to 36 species of dolphins and whales, and is an important breeding ground for southern right whales and endangered Australian sea-lions. 

Amidst the increasing chaos of global warming, public opposition has focused on the detrimental effects of the extraction and burning of yet more fossil fuels.

Hear a snippet from the Wangan and Jagalingou people fighting against Adani’s proposed coalmine on their beautiful country in the Galilee Basin, Queensland.

Also, how do you clean a camel out of a rock hole?

Guests:

Breony Carbines, Clean Bight Alliance

Aunty Sue Coleman-Haseldine, Clean Bight Alliance

Wangan and Jagalingou Family Council audio

​Image: a white Southern Right Whale calf with mother in the Great Australian Bight- Murdoch University.

 Earth Matters #1058 was produced by Gem Romuld.