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Science / New South Wales

The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina Woods

Opinion An argument, written to persuade. Summary

CoalFossil FuelsClimate changeEnergy

In its decision, the commission accepts that the extension of the Hunter Valley Operations’ mine for a further 19 years will materially worsen global warming.

Headline check

One of the two things this headline claims did not turn up in the report.

  • “Georgina Woods” is named in the headline. We could not find it in the report.

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The Guardian Australia (Business)as they published this story 31.8

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