The West Australian Environmental Protection Authority has rejected appeals against Woodside Energy's gas development expansion in the Pilbara, passing the review to the federal government. Critics argue the project should be halted due to climate and cultural concerns.
Woodside's plan involves expanding a gas processing facility, which opponents say will lead to new gas fields being opened at a time when fossil fuel use should be phased out. The WA EPA dismissed objections on both climate and cultural grounds.
Environmental groups are now calling for federal intervention, urging the government to block the project. The decision has intensified debate over Australia's energy future and its commitments to reducing carbon emissions.
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