Media Releases
Glencore backs down on monster HVO coal mine expansion
October 11, 2024
Glencore and Yancoal have withdrawn the largest coal mining project ever proposed in NSW from consideration under Federal environment law, in a move that could prevent more than one billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions being released into the atmosphere.
Read MoreLNP promise to protect precious groundwater from gas on Darling Downs welcomed
October 09, 2024
Farmers working to save the Darling Downs from the impacts of coal seam gas mining have welcomed LNP Condamine MP Pat Weir’s promise to better protect a critical groundwater source from CSG extraction.
Read MoreShocking methane data shows coal mining industry will wreck Australia’s climate credibility
October 09, 2024
The launch today of the Open Methane tool reveals coal and gas mining likely out-pollutes agriculture in the release of the dangerous methane emissions that are fuelling global warming.
Read MoreNSW Government review of Santos falls short at first hurdle
September 27, 2024
Lock the Gate Alliance and impacted farmers say a recent NSW Government-led review into Santos’ activities and behaviour towards landholders along the planned Hunter Gas Pipeline route failed to investigate the core complaints levelled at the company.
Read MorePlibersek approves three vast thermal coal mine expansions - damning water, climate and koalas
September 24, 2024
Environment Minister Plibersek has today approved three thermal coal mine expansions that will supercharge climate change by locking in about 1.5 billion tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. This is more than three times Australia’s total annual emissions.
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