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NSW approves biggest coalmine in planning commission history
Original: Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’ "The New South Wa
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved the largest coalmine project ever to come before it, allowing mining at a Hunter Valley operation to continue until 2045. Critics have described the decision as an 'infamous betrayal', arguing it locks in coal production for two more decades despite climate concerns and opposition from environmental groups and local communities.
Why now: The approval of a major coal project until 2045 clashes with climate commitments, drawing strong criticism.
New South Wales Independent Planning CommissionHunter ValleyNSW government
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