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.
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is deeply dismayed by the flawed rationale behind the latest fossil fuel project proposed for the Bowen Basin.
Stanmore Resources has applied to the Queensland Government for an expansion of its South Walker Creek Coal Mine, located 40km west of Nebo. The proposal includes further coal exploration and the development of a coal seam gas collection facility.
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.
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.
Central Queensland communities have a huge opportunity to capitalise on the growing demand for green steel made with alternative fuel sources as coal is phased out, according to an economic and finance expert who has spent many years investigating global coal markets. Coal and economics expert Simon Nicholas from the Institute of Energy Economics willContinue reading “Future of coal in Central QLD: How to seize the opportunities of green steel”
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland held two events as part of the national call for the Federal Government to Rise Up and take real steps to tackle reducing emissions and protect our environment. It was so great to see so many people attend our events and to sign on to our letter to Environment Minister,Continue reading “Rise Up!”
A local environment group, Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland (EnvA) hosted a ‘Climate Leaders’ event last weekend to inspire our local community to get more involved in protecting our environment and lifestyle from the impacts of climate change. “What an impressive turn out”, said EnvA’s community campaigner, Matilda Widdowson. “We live in a region whichContinue reading “CQ residents do care about our climate”
When: Saturday 27 April 2 – 5pm
Where: Footlights Theatre and Restaurant, 123 Rockhampton Rd, Yeppoon
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Media Release
Glencore’s withdrawal of its huge Valeria coal project in Central Queensland is another sign that there is no future for new thermal coal mines as the world moves urgently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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