Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is calling on the Federal Environment Minister to refuse approval of Glencore’s proposed Hail Creek mine expansion, warning it would cause unacceptable harm to endangered species, water resources and the Great Barrier Reef, while adding millions of tonnes of climate pollution.
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EnvA calls for rejection of the Middlemount Coal Mine extension over unacceptable environmental impacts
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland urges the Federal Government to reject the Middlemount Coal Mine Extension Project, citing severe environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, diverting a waterway, and adding more carbon pollution fuelling climate impacts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Australian government uses tax-payer funds to help a coal mine expand its operations
Kestrel Coal has been granted $37.2 million to reduce ventilation methane emissions at its underground mine 40km north of Emerald.
EnvA considers that subsidising fossil fuels is not only financially irresponsible but also undermines our efforts to combat climate change.
“There should be no more government subsidies of fossil fuel companies.”
Queensland coal miner cops fine from for covering up environmental breaches
The Baralaba Coal Mine cops a $16,500 for not advising the Commonwealth Government of a breach of their conditions.
This is a very rarely used enforcement action. The last time a coal comany was fined was Adani back on 2020.
Queensland government prioritises coal over koalas
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is calling on the Queensland government to make sure that proposed coal mines are assessed in line with the State’s environmental legislation.
Koalas are more important than coal!
Mine rehabilitation is on the go-slow
A long-awaited report reveals that the area of unrehabilitated mined land in Queensland has grown even larger, even after laws were passed to supposedly improve the situation.
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