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NSW should end coal expansions to meet net zero targets

The Net Zero Commission reports that fugitive methane emissions could rise nearly 50% by 2026-27 if NSW coal mine extensions proceed, risking climate targets and regional economies.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
A state government agency has declared that NSW cannot meet its climate targets if it keeps approving new coal mine extensions.

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NSW should end coal expansions to meet net zero targets

A state government agency has declared that NSW cannot meet its climate targets if it keeps approving new coal mine extensions.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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