Coal from Carmichael mine 'will create more annual emissions than New York'

Australia Institute calculations show average annual emissions from burning coal from Adani's proposed mine would be more than many countries and big cities

Coal from Adani's proposed $16bn Carmichael project will create annual emissions similar to those from countries like Malaysia and Austria and more than New York City, according to calculations designed to highlight the scale of the mine's environmental impacts.

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