Australia Approves Major Queensland Coal Mine Despite Climate Opposition

Queensland’s Saraji open-cut coal mine received approval to operate until 2055 from the new environmental protection agency, drawing criticism from climate advocates and straining relations with Pacific leaders.

3 Sept, 02:23 — 3 Sept, 02:23

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Australia’s new environmental protection agency approves coal project, angering climate groups

Queensland open-cut Saraji mine will be able to keep digging until 2055 as Anthony Albanese denies tensions with Pacific leaders over fossil fuels Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s new national agency for environmental protection has approved its first coal project, allowing a Queensland open-cut mine to keep digging until 2055 while clearing threatened woodland and koala habitat. The confirmation ...

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Australia Approves Major Queensland Coal Mine Despite Climate Opposition

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