Original article by Colin Packham
The Australian – Page: 1 & 4 : 25-Sep-24

The federal government has approved the expansion of coal mines owned by Whitehaven Coal, MACH Energy and Ashton Coal Operations in the Hunter Valley region of NSW. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has emphasised that they are existing projects rather than new ones, and there will be limited clearing of land in order to protect threatened species. However, Carmel Flint from the Lock the Gate ­Alliance says it is shameful that the government has approved the thermal coal min expansions when it is supposed to be committed to a net-zero emissions target of 2050.

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