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Science / New South Wales

Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’

The Guardian Australia
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CoalEnergyFossil FuelsClimate change

The Independent Planning Commission has greenlit the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project after a contentious assessment that drew in climate and environment groups, unions.

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The Independent Planning Commission has greenlit the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project after a contentious assessment that drew in climate and environment groups, unions.

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