A Central Queensland conservation group has challenged the accuracy of Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent social media statement, where she claims, “We’ve just cancelled another coal project in Queensland.”
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Vulcan South coal mine approved despite the proponent under criminal investigation
The final approval of Queensland Coking Coal’s Vulcan South Mine has been confirmed.
The approval allows for over 1100ha of koala, greater glider and squatter pigeon habitat.
Conservation groups are shocked and appalled that an environment minister that claims to prevent any new extinctions can approve such a destructive coal mine.
Coal for Christmas
We are still in shock that four coal projects were approved by the Albanese government just 6 days before Christmas – the worst Christmas present anyone could get!
These four new approvals of coal mines will clear threatened species habitat and will release nearly a billion tonnes of climate pollution.
Four new coal mines approved, ignoring climate and environmental impacts
Conservation groups are dismayed at the Albanese Government’s approval of four new coal mines today: Boggabri in New South Wales, and Caval Ridge Horse Pit, Lake Vermont Meadowbrook and Vulcan South in Central Queensland.
Together, these mines will destroy thousands of hectares of threatened species habitat and will contribute nearly one billion tonnes of carbon emissions – more than double Australia’s total annual emissions.
Urgent action needed to stop illegal clearing and mining at the proposed Vulcan South Coal Mine
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is urging Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to halt mining at Queensland Coking Coal’s Vulcan North project due to illegal clearing affecting threatened species’ habitats. Despite an ongoing federal investigation into these activities, operations continue, prompting calls for swift enforcement actions to protect local biodiversity.
Australia’s environmental laws allow for killing koalas
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland (EnvA) is angry and frustrated that 67 hectares of land, including nearly 50 hectares of koala habitat, has been cleared for a coal mine in the Bowen Basin without any community consultation or federal government approval.
EnvA challenges Glencore’s proposed Rolleston coal mine extension
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland (EnvA) has filed a legal challenge against Glencore’s proposed Spring Creek North coal mine extension, citing concerns over local biodiversity loss and inadequate rehabilitation of mining operations. The move aligns with global shifts towards clean energy and aims to protect endangered habitats for future generations.
EnvA’s AGM – the wrap!
A huge thank you to all that joined us for our 2024 Annual General Meeting!
For those that couldn’t make it, here’s a summary of what happened.
New report exposes huge risks or coal mines to Central Queensland’s koalas
A groundbreaking new report, ‘Koalas or coal mines, how the federal government can help save Australia’s most iconic species’.
The report reveals that proposed new coal mines and expansions will clear thousands of hectares of endangered koala habitat and release significant greenhouse gas emission.
It’s AGM time!
Please join us for EnvA’s second ever Annual General Meeting!
This will be a great opportunity hear about what EnvA has achieved over the last twelve months and our ambitious plans for the next year.
We hope that you to leave the meeting inspired to be more involved in our work to protect our environment, our wildlife and our community from the threats of climate change.
Community voices make a difference and we are here to help make this happen!
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