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Methane leaks from Canada energy wells affects groundwater, travels great distances.
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Abbot Point coal terminal water spill to cause 'significant damage.'
The Queensland government is investigating water spills from the Abbot Point coal terminal into neighbouring wetlands as an expert predicts long-term environmental damage.
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Abbot Point coal port spill causes 'massive contamination' of Queensland wetland.
Adani Group
Expert says sensitive Caley Valley wetlands blackened by coal-laden water from Adani’s nearby port after rain from Cyclone Debbie
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Satellite imagery released by the...
Countries cut carbon by putting a price on it.
Carbon taxes and cap-and-trade are two ways countries around the globe are using economic incentives to reduce greenhouse gases. They’re based on a simple...
Labor says ageing coal-fired power stations need 'orderly' retirement plan.
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Opposition says Turnbull government must not fund new coal-fired power plants because they are not value for money
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Bayswater power station. Labor wants a transition...
BLM 'priority' list pushes drilling, wall – leaked docs.
A draft "priority work" list for the Bureau of Land Management calls for increased attention to "securing our borders," an apparent reference to President...
Devastating effect of coal contamination at Abbot Point.
Adani is under investigation for releasing 'sediment-laden water' into wetlandsPhotos depicting a much darker Caley Valley wetlands prompted the inquiry Pictures were posted to Facebook by...
Malcolm Turnbull to meet Adani founder during India visit.
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Australian prime minister confirms he will meet Gautam Adani but says mining company’s bid for government loan is independent
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