NSW Approves Largest Coalmine Extension Despite Climate Risks

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New South Wales approves the Hunter Valley Operations extension, prioritizing regional economic stability over acknowledged climate impacts and sparking intense public debate

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New South Wales approves the Hunter Valley Operations extension, prioritizing regional economic stability over acknowledged climate impacts and sparking intense public debate

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NSW Approves Largest Coalmine Extension Despite Climate Risks

New South Wales approves the Hunter Valley Operations extension, prioritizing regional economic stability over acknowledged climate impacts and sparking intense public debate

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https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/01/nsw-coalmine-approval-hunter-valley-climate-crisis-lock-the-gate

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https://envirolink.org/2026/09/30/nsw-approves-largest-coalmine-extension-in-planning-history-sparking-outcry-from-climate-groups

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New South Wales approves the Hunter Valley Operations extension, prioritizing regional economic stability over acknowledged climate impacts and sparking intense public debate