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Australian Government’s Nod For Expanding 3 Coal Mines In NSW Angers Climate Advocates

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Australian Government’s Nod For Expanding 3 Coal Mines In NSW Angers Climate Advocates

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to approve the expansion of three coal mines in New South Wales has led to concerns that it contradicts the government’s goal of 43% reduction in emissions by 2030. The minister’s office reportedly approved extensions to coal mines in Narrabri, Ravensworth and Mount Pleasant regions in NSW on Tuesday, while … Read more

Experts Call For Urgent Plan To Combat Discarded Lithium-Ion Batteries That Cause 10,000 Fires Annually

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Experts Call For Urgent Plan To Combat Discarded Lithium-Ion Batteries That Cause 10,000 Fires Annually

Amid growing concerns about discarded lithium-ion batteries causing nearly 10,000 fires in Australia, environment ministers from across the states met Friday, and agreed to take urgent action against the alarming menace. Each year, Australia produces 3,300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery, News.com reported. A report from Pragmatic Research, funded by waste and recycling bodies, put battery-related … Read more