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Australian High Court blocks coal mine expansion over export emissions
Australia's High Court rejected MACH Energy's appeal to expand the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales. It found planners failed to properly weigh greenhouse gas emissions from burning the exported coal overseas.
Why it matters
The landmark ruling could require scope 3 emissions to be considered in future fossil fuel approvals in one of the world's largest coal exporters.
Background
Australia is among the world's biggest exporters of coal, much of it sold to Asian markets. Environmental groups have increasingly used courts to challenge mine approvals on climate grounds.
The story so far
- Australian High Court blocks coal mine expansion over export emissions
- Australia's High Court blocks coal mine expansion over export emissions
Sources
- France 24 ↗October 7, 2026
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