I have just read in yesterday's "Times" about a similarly destructive process,whereby Australian coal-mining companies,who are being granted mineral rights to vast areas of that country,are literally undermining large areas of vines in one of the most productive wine-making regions,causing the complete destruction of thousands of acres of grapes ,and bankrupting the wine-makers !
    I mean,a process that affects ones fresh water is serious,yes, but one that threatens production of Pinot Noir ? Shiraz ?....that's a DISASTER !!