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Are Gold Mines a Golden Opportunity for Renewables?

SecondaryYear 8SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalEnergySustainability

Summary

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand the impact of abandoned mine sites 
  • explore innovative practices in mine site regeneration, focusing on how sustainability priorities can transform these sites into renewable energy hubs.

Success criteria:

Students can...

  • assess the environmental, social and economic impacts of abandoned mine sites
  • outline methods used to rehabilitate mine sites, and the benefits these methods provide to the environment and communities
  • evaluate how the  Kidston Pumped Hydro renewable project demonstrates sustainable and efficient practices by transforming an old mine site into a renewable energy source.

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