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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matthew Kelly

DARK SECRETS: Mt pleasant mine extension pushing against the wind - The Real Truth

Environment minister Tanya Plibersek formally consider the climate impacts of fossil fuel extraction when deciding whether to sign-off on the mine extension.

Opponents of the Mt Pleasant mine extension fear the project's environmental protection licence will be watered down to allow it to continue operating in windy conditions.

The Independent Planning Commission last week gave conditional approval for the mine to continue operating until 2048.

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