The recent release of the National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Strategy by the federal government's chief scientist and the initial report on coal seam gas by the NSW chief scientist and engineer have both highlighted the need for engineers to engage more with the community in open discussion to gain a social licence for engineering. It is clear that there is a lack of public trust in the process of environmental impact and safety assessment. A media focus on the negative impacts of technology has resulted in polarisation of public opinion. For example, the Lock the Gate Alliance, formed in 2010, is concerned about the rapid expansion of coal and coal seam gas developments. It has become a growing voice in NSW and Queensland as it demands sustainable solutions to food and energy production.
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机译：联邦政府首席科学家最近发布的《国家STEM（科学，技术，工程和数学）战略》以及新南威尔士州首席科学家和工程师关于煤层气的初步报告都凸显了工程师需要更多地参与社区进行公开讨论，以获得社会工程许可。显然，在环境影响和安全评估过程中缺乏公众信任。媒体关注技术的负面影响导致舆论两极分化。例如，成立于2010年的Lock the Gate Alliance（锁定门联盟）关注煤炭和煤层气开发的快速扩张。它在新南威尔士州和昆士兰州已成为越来越多的声音，因为它需要可持续的食品和能源生产解决方案。
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