Greens policy would outlaw thermal coal as it is 'no longer compatible' with human life

Under Greens policy, it would no longer be legal to dig, burn or ship thermal coal by 2030

The Australian Greens will propose a phase-out of thermal coal exports by 2030 in a significant strengthening of the party's existing policy, which has focused on banning new mines.

The Greens' climate change spokesman, Adam Bandt, will outline the shift on Friday in a speech to the United Firefighters Union in Hobart. The speech focuses on the growing risk of wildfires as a consequence of climate change.