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Devastating land clearing continues across Queensland

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.

Coal mines are closing – opening new ones makes no sense

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.

EnvA’s 2025 AGM

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”

Opinion: Blaming royalties won’t stop coal’s decline

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.

Queensland Conservation Council launches a legal challenge against the Lake Vermont coal mine expansion

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 Government unveils a plan to develop five-year Energy Roadmap

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.

Land Court Recommends Refusal of Ensham Coal Mine Expansion

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.

Central Queensland community group recognised for climate action leadership

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.

Koalas and greater gliders under serious threat from the approval of the Vulcan South Coal Mine

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”

Conservation group criticises Environment Minister’s coal mine cancellation claims

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.”