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Loophole Lets Coal, Gas Mines Expand with Loose Rules

Published 1 week ago
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Coal and gas mine expansions in Australia are exploiting a loophole in the safeguard mechanism, allowing them to bypass stricter pollution caps and potentially release up to twenty million tonnes of greenhouse gases unchecked. This setup threatens Australias climate targets and shifts the burden of emissions reduction to households and other sectors. Experts warn that tightening rules on expansions is crucial for real progress towards a cleaner energy future.

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