Endangered turtles and ‘exceptional’ coral at risk from Woodside’s gas drilling in WA, watchdog says

Woodside Energy's plan to drill for gas off Western Australia's north-west coast has been criticized by the state's Environmental Protection Authority for posing a significant risk to endangered turtles and "exceptional" coral reefs. The watchdog has expressed concerns that it may be impossible to reduce the risk of an oil spill to an acceptable level. This poses a threat to the environment and could have long-term consequences for the ecosystem.

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The EPA has flagged risks to endangered turtles and coral from Woodside's gas drilling in WA. This could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and costs for the company.

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