Climate action in Central Queensland
EnvA has made a detailed submission to the Queensland Government’s 2025 Land Release Review Report, which proposes streamlining the way land is opened up for resource projects.
While the Review talks about efficiency and transparency, we’re concerned the suggested changes are missing the mark.
The latest SLATS report indicates a troubling increase in Queensland’s land clearing, with over 332,000 hectares affected, primarily in the Brigalow Belt, threatening ecosystems and exacerbating climate issues.
Bowen Coking Coal has entered voluntary administration, risking 500 jobs. The company’s future is uncertain due to declining coal prices and operational costs, while plans for a new mine face criticism amid environmental concerns.
Please join us for our next 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 you will leave the meeting inspired to be more involved in our work to protect our environment, our wildlifeContinue reading “EnvA’s 2025 AGM”
The coal industry’s decline is not about royalties, but a reality the demand for coal is declining as the worl is moving to a new lower-emission energy future. Queensland’s leaders must prioritise everyday people over fossil fuel giants and set us on a path to a sustainable future climate.
The Queensland Conservation Council has formally opposed the Lake Vermont Coal Mine extension, highlighting environmental risks and significant greenhouse gas emissions.
They emphasise the project’s threat to endangered species and ecosystems, urging a halt to new coal developments to combat climate change.
Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki announced a five-year energy roadmap focused on affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, prioritizing economic and engineering principles. While the plan promotes gas and coal extensions, environmental stakeholders express concerns about transparency and potential backtracking on climate commitments, urging a balanced approach for communities and the environment.
Local community groups have welcomed the Queensland Land Court’s recommendation that the State Government refuse the expansion of the Ensham Coal Mine due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution.
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland (EnvA) has been awarded the Climate Scorecard’s Australian 2024 Climate Leader Award for its outstanding commitment to climate action and environmental advocacy.
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland again raises the fundamental flaws in our federal environmental legislation, after the department conceded they ignored recurring compliance issues at Vitrinite’s Vulcan South coal mine. This week, federal Environment Department officials confirmed in a Senate Estimates hearing that Vitrinite is under investigation for multiple breaches, including clearing koala habitat, commencingContinue reading “Koalas and greater gliders under serious threat from the approval of the Vulcan South Coal Mine”
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