The story so far · 2 days, October 7 to 8, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Mount Pleasant mine, New South Wales, Australia on October 7, 2026. Newest first.
Australia is one of the world's largest coal exporters. Climate groups have used the courts to challenge mine approvals over their contribution to global emissions.
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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 consider emissions from burning the exported coal overseas.
Why it matters: The ruling could make overseas 'scope 3' emissions a factor in approving fossil fuel projects in a major coal exporter.
Sources: France 24 · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: France 24 · See it on the globe