Media Releases
NSW Net Zero Commission established just in time to advise on 19 coal mine expansions
July 10, 2024
Lock the Gate Alliance welcomes the official launch of the NSW Minns Government’s Net Zero Commission and the appointment of senior officials and experts to the organisation.
Read MorePeabody prepares to fire up the bulldozers as Plibersek mulls humbugging koalas, greater gliders
July 08, 2024
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to reject outright multinational coal giant Peabody’s plan to clear 220 hectares of koala and greater glider habitat for an expansion of the Coppabella Coal Mine, in Central Queensland.
Read MoreMinns Government approves second coal project, making climate targets harder to meet
July 02, 2024
The NSW Minns Government has approved its second coal project, making it harder to meet legislated emissions reduction targets.
Read MoreNSW Government commissions coal mine emissions advice that gives up on Paris climate goals on first page
June 27, 2024
New documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal the NSW Government commissioned “best practice” advice on how to reduce coal mine greenhouse gas emissions that began with the assumption that Paris Agreement climate targets “will not be met”.
Read MorePlibersek approves Gina Rinehart-backed koala-killing fossil gas project
June 26, 2024
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved a Gina Rinehart-backed coal seam gas project in inland Queensland that will clear endangered koala habitat.
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