Big Coal

Australia's Dirtiest Habit

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Power Resources, History, Australia & Oceania
Cover of the book Big Coal by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton, University of New South Wales Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton ISBN: 9781742241463
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press Publication: October 1, 2013
Imprint: University of New South Wales Press Language: English
Author: Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
ISBN: 9781742241463
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
Publication: October 1, 2013
Imprint: University of New South Wales Press
Language: English

A look at the underbelly of an industry whose power continues to soar even as its expansion feeds catastrophic climate change, this work dissects the Australian coal industry’s influence to publicly, and behind closed doors, get its way. The book exposes the myth of clean coal and the taxpayer-funded public relations machine behind it while laying bare the desolation in regional Australia as prime farming land, the fabric of communities, and much else is stripmined along with the coal. Most contentiously of all, Big Coal explores how Australia can break its dirtiest habit and move to a far more sustainable, yet still prosperous, future.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A look at the underbelly of an industry whose power continues to soar even as its expansion feeds catastrophic climate change, this work dissects the Australian coal industry’s influence to publicly, and behind closed doors, get its way. The book exposes the myth of clean coal and the taxpayer-funded public relations machine behind it while laying bare the desolation in regional Australia as prime farming land, the fabric of communities, and much else is stripmined along with the coal. Most contentiously of all, Big Coal explores how Australia can break its dirtiest habit and move to a far more sustainable, yet still prosperous, future.

More books from University of New South Wales Press

Cover of the book A Little History of the Australian Labor Party by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Charles Bean by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book All That's Left by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Gay Men Pursuing Parenthood through Surrogacy by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book The Australian Students' Guide to Writing and Grammar by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Sydney by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Australia 1901–2001 by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book From Victims to Suspects by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Who Bombed the Hilton? by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Oldest Foods on Earth by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Tim Carmody Affair by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Radio Astronomer by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Escape Artist by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Time Bomb by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
Cover of the book Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book by Guy Pearse, David McKnight, Bob Burton
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy