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Community group calls out fossil fuel greenwashing
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland has filed a complaint with ASX and ASIC, alleging Queensland Pacific Metals misled investors about its energy project. EnvA claims QPM’s project, which promises net-zero emissions, actually depends on new coal seam gas extraction, raising greenwashing concerns and prompting calls for a corrective announcement.
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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.
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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.
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Wildlife and water are big winners in settlement of Blue Energy gas project appeal
Coal seam gas company Blue Energy has agreed to scale back its Bowen Basin gas project by almost 80 per cent following a legal challenge by Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland.
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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.
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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.
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