Australiaโs coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?
18 April 2026 at 20:00
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Is this how a national scheme to cut climate pollution is supposed to work?
Australian government data released this week shows emissions from Australian coalmines increased last financial year. About 80% of the coalmines pumped more into the atmosphere than their government-imposed limit.
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ยฉ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/REUTERS

ยฉ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/REUTERS

ยฉ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/REUTERS