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Chinese demand for Australian coal could collapse, experts say | RenewEconomy

ANU experts predict imminent collapse of Chinese market for Australian coal as it seeks energy security and lower emissions. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/energy-experts-say-chinas-demand-for-australian-coal-could-collapse/ Say no more…

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Australian State guts Social and Environmental approval process giving easy access to Energy Companies

Queensland cutting of red tape improves efficiency(!) of approvals process, for easier exploitation of massive(enough alone to take CO2 to 450ppm) Gallilee Basin coal fields, regardless of cost of damage to climate. Can we expect even more such efficiency if … Continue reading

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Protest against Australian coal in India

CEO of  Australian Coal Association, Nikki Williams frequently toes the line that “coal is used to drag hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.” This is cover for a dangerous agenda, to push dramatic expansion of coal mining in … Continue reading

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Australian coal mining threatens CO2 target

From TheAge 23 Jan – The forecast expansion of Australian coal mining and exports would be the world’s second-largest contributor of new carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels if fully realised, research by Greenpeace International has found. If mining any more than … Continue reading

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ReportCoalLobbyPerson

Useful 1 hour review/interview this week with larger than life Clive Palmer on ABC/RN http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/2012-04-15/3944114

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