Dear Environment Minister Andrew Powell,
The Queensland government needs to act urgently to measure and control coal and gas mine methane - which is a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Allowing coal and has mine methane to continue to increase, with new mine approvals and mine expansions will mean Queensland will have no chance of reaching its climate targets. Climate damage places homes, livelihoods and communities at risk.
The Queensland government should:
- Stop approving new coal and gas mines - this only adds to the problem.
- Close the gassiest mines
- Require strict measurement and abatement measures for existing coal and gas mines