Tanya Plibersek approves three coalmine expansions in move criticised as ‘the opposite of climate action’
by Graham Readfearn from on (#6QZ82)
Decision angers environment groups with Australian Conservation Foundation saying Albanese government continues to disappoint'
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The environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, approved three coalmine expansions on Tuesday in a step described by conservationists as reckless and the opposite of climate action".
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) said the three projects, all in New South Wales, would generate more than 1.3bn tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in their lifetime.
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