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Australian government approves first new coal mine since elected

The Australian government has approved a new coal mine for the first time since it was elected - on a climate action platform - last year. The government was bound by national environment laws when considering Central Queensland's Isaac River coal mine, a spokeswoman said. Only one coal mine proposal has ever been blocked under those laws. Scientists have repeatedly warned that any new fossil fuel projects are not compatible with global climate goals. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-65541621

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  • Tabitha Kimani

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    Leaders need to be held accountable for authorizing fossil fuel projects operations which continue to damage the earth in terms of climate change.

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    • Gorffly mokua

      96 w

      This is a wrong move, they should consider other investments instead.

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      • Kevin

        96 w

        very unacceptable

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        • We Don't Have Time

          96 w

          Dear Annett Michuki.. Thank you for getting your climate warning to level 2! We have reached out to Australian Government and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time

          • Saustine Lusanzu

            96 w

            This is not acceptable at all

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            • Elizabeth Gathigia

              96 w

              It's sad, Australia has been doing so well now its backsliding

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            • Joseph Githinji

              96 w

              This is unacceptable, they should stick to the initial plan where they promised to take care of the mother nature.

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            • Peter Kamau

              96 w

              It's hard to imbibe that the Albanese led government has got it's sleeves folded for a ride to speedily shovel the planet to more climate catastrophe. I'm of the opinion that the revitalized coal trade ties with China is solely to blame and this has got to die off the soonest otherwise we all perish like fools

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