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flag Australia approves coal mine expansions, criticized for conflicting with climate goals.

flag Australia's Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved three coal mine expansions, drawing criticism from environmental groups. flag These projects are expected to produce over 1.3 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases, contradicting the government's climate targets and the International Energy Agency's recommendation against new fossil fuel projects to limit global warming. flag The Australia Institute has started a petition against the approvals, highlighting that Australia's emissions are rising when land sector emissions are excluded.

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