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Rising Tide environmental activists stop coal train near Newcastle to protest federal approval of NSW mine extensions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rising Tide environmental activists stop coal train near Newcastle to protest federal approval of NSW mine extensions

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Climate activists have stopped a coal train near Newcastle in a protest over the federal government's approval for three NSW coal mines to extend their operation for another three-to-four decades. Protester Briohny Coglin said the action was a "last resort" following Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's announcement on Tuesday that the already-operational mines would be allowed to extend their operations. …

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Government green-lights three NSW coal mine extensions, angering environmental groups
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Government green-lights three NSW coal mine extensions, angering environmental groups

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Three New South Wales coal mines have been given federal government approval to extend their operations for the next 30 to 40 years. The approvals are for MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant Optimisation project and the Ashton Coal Operations' Ravensworth Underground Mine, both near Muswellbrook, and the Narrabri Underground Mine Stage 3 Extension Project owned by Whitehaven Coal. "This goes to …

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Climate change impact won't play into coal, gas approvals after major court blow for environmentalists
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate change impact won't play into coal, gas approvals after major court blow for environmentalists

ABC  

In short: An appeal by the Environmental Council of Central Queensland over two coal mine extensions has been dismissed by the Federal Court. The Federal Court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek does not have to consider the environmental impacts of emissions when approving coal and gas projects. "We're afraid this decision will open the floodgates for the minister …

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Investors are trying to shut down fossil fuel companies from the inside — this is what they're doing
4 years, 4 months ago

Investors are trying to shut down fossil fuel companies from the inside — this is what they're doing

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More than 100 investors in Whitehaven Coal have filed a resolution asking the company to plan its own closure — the first in an ambitious play by an activist shareholder group to push fossil fuel companies to act on climate change. Key points: A group of 100 investors wants to change Whitehaven Coal from the inside The move is designed …

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Water fears voiced at Vickery Extension Project public hearings
4 years, 6 months ago

Water fears voiced at Vickery Extension Project public hearings

ABC  

Farmers say they could be left short of water in times of drought if a proposed coal mine expansion is allowed to go ahead in north-west New South Wales. Key points: Two days of public hearings into Whitehaven Coal's Vickery Extension Project have wrapped up Several farmers voiced concerns about the mine's impact on the availability of water It comes …

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Controversial Maules Creek coal mine under investigation again over water use
5 years, 2 months ago

Controversial Maules Creek coal mine under investigation again over water use

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The controversial Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated again, this time following complaints about its groundwater use which the company denies. Key points: Natural Resource Access Regulator investigating Whitehaven's Maules Creek Coal Mine over groundwater use The mine has previously been investigated over its surface water use Farmers in the region say their groundwater has dried up since …

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