Northern Territory minister's claim on groundwater and magnetic poles contradicted by scientists

A Northern Territory trade minister claimed groundwater use is necessary to prevent Earth's magnetic poles from flipping, a claim that scientific experts have rejected.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 12:10 AM PT · 1 article

Northern Territory minister's claim on groundwater and magnetic poles contradicted by scientists — Image via theguardian.com

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22h Guardian Environment Politician’s claim Earth’s magnetic poles could flip if NT doesn’t use more groundwater criticised by experts — NT minister for trade and business Robyn Cahill makes scientifically inaccurate claims while pushing to make territory ‘datacentre capital of the globe’

More coverage from around the web

ntindependent.com.au Scientist says Minister’s pole-flip and earth axis-tilt water claims are false | NT Independent

researchgate.net (PDF) Geomagnetophilia #5: The Australia magnetic anomaly, Northern Territory

edo.org.au Water allocation and management in the NT - Environmental Defenders Office

Appeared in: 2026-07-24 (#14)

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