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Repeat offender Santos stuffs up in the Pilliga AGAIN


Posted on March 10th, by CCAG in Agriculture, CSG, Environment, Media, Newspaper, Santos, Water. No Comments

The EPA hands out little more than a slap on the wrist to Santos for uranium contamination of aquifers near the Pilliga. The offence has attracted a mere $1500 fine, which the EPA claims reflects the environmental damage. Doubtful…. See the full SMH article.

This is after being fined $52,500 earlier in the year for failing to report a spill in the Pilliga. See full article.