A new submission by Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland says the Federal Government’s draft recovery plan for the endangered greater glider relies too heavily on research and offsets, while allowing ongoing destruction of known habitat by fossil fuel developments.
Category Archives: Coal
Land Court decision highlights ongoing risks of Glencore’s Rolleston mine extension
The Land Court has recommended approval of Glencore’s Spring Creek North extension — but only with new conditions after EnvA challenged the project in the Queensland Land Court..
Middlemount coal project remains a disaster for endangered wildlife and the climate
EnvA urges the Federal Government to refuse the Middlemount Coal Mine Extension Project, highlighting its threats to endangered species, habitat destruction, and increased greenhouse pollution in Central Queensland.
EnvA slams weak federal response to illegal clearing at Vitrinite’s Vulcan coal mine
EnvA criticises the Federal Government for inadequately addressing Vitrinite’s repeated environmental violations, demanding stricter penalties and transparency in ongoing investigations to protect endangered wildlife.
EnvA calls for refusal of Moranbah North – Grosvenor rail and pipline realignment
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland urges the Federal Government to reject Anglo Coal’s project, citing threats to endangered species and insufficient offsets, questioning its economic viability and ecological sustainability.
Coppabella Coal Mine amendment risks long-term environmental harm
Peabody wants to leave behind a huge unrehabilitated mine pit at Coppabella Coal Mine in Central Queensland.
EnvA has called on the Queensland Government to reject this cost-cutting proposal. Communities deserve proper rehabilitation, not abandoned scars on our landscape.
EnvA slams weak 2035 emissions target as a “burn baby, burn” future
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is dismayed at the Federal Government’s insufficient 2035 emissions reduction target, calling it a capitulation to fossil fuel interests rather than the health and wellbing of Australians.
EnvA calls for urgent emissions cuts after release of the National Climate Risk Assessment
EnvA urges immediate emissions reductions following the National Climate Risk Assessment, warning of severe risks from climate change. We call for Australia to set science-based 2035 targets and halt new fossil fuel projects.
Australia needs a stronger 2035 climate target – and no new coal or gas
EnvA has made a submission to the Climate Change Authority’s 2025 Issues Paper, calling for urgent action to align Australia’s climate policies with science and international commitments.
Queensland risks breaking climate promise by propping up coal
The Queensland Government is backing away from its 75% emissions reduction target by 2035, instead committing $1.4 billion to ageing coal-fired power stations.
Environmental advocates warn this approach wastes taxpayer money and delays the transition to a clean energy future.
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