Queensland environment group had asked federal minister to revisit decisions made going back to 2011
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Federal environment officials have agreed to look again at 18 proposed new coal and gas projects after a Queensland environment group submitted requests to have the effects of climate change considered.
None of the 18 projects has been approved under the country’s environment law, but have been through a process where the environment minister determines the nature and scale of their likely impacts.
Continue reading…Queensland environment group had asked federal minister to revisit decisions made going back to 2011Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFederal environment officials have agreed to look again at 18 proposed new coal and gas projects after a Queensland environment group submitted requests to have the effects of climate change considered.None of the 18 projects has been approved under the country’s environment law, but have been through a process where the environment minister determines the nature and scale of their likely impacts.Sign up for our free morning and afternoon email newsletters from Guardian Australia for your daily news roundup Continue reading…