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NSW will continue to green-light coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adam Morton and Penry BuckleyMarch 20, 2026 at 02:00 AM
NSW will continue to green-light coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency
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The New South Wales (NSW) Labor government announced it will continue approving expansions and time extensions for existing coal mines, despite warnings from its own climate agency. This decision contradicts the agency's assessment that new coal developments are inconsistent with NSW's emissions reduction targets. While the government stated it will no longer consider proposals for new, standalone coal mines on undeveloped sites, expansions of current operations will still be permitted. This strategy regarding the coal industry's future has drawn criticism. No new coal mines have been proposed in NSW for several years.

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Australia 70% Labor government 70% Minns Labor government 80% New South Wales 90% New South Wales government 90%

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coalmine expansions 100% nsw government 80% climate agency 70% emissions targets 70% coal industry 60% labor government 50% greenfield coalmines 50%

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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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85%

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