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NSW approves Hunter Valley coalmine expansion to 2045
Original: Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’ "The New South Wa
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved the largest coalmine project ever put before it, allowing mining at a Hunter Valley operation to continue until 2045. Critics have called the decision an 'infamous betrayal', arguing it locks in coal production for decades despite climate commitments.
Why now: Climate advocates are reacting to the approval of the biggest coal project in the commission's history, framing it as a betrayal of emissions goals.
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- Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’ "The New South Wales independent planner has approved the biggest coalmine project to ever go before it, allowing mining to continue until 2045 at a Hunter Valley project… · CanvasesByPeter@mementomori.social · 6
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