Expanding coal mines – and reaching net zero? Tanya Plibersek seems to believe both are possible
- Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent decision to approve expansion plans for three New South Wales coal mines disappointed many people concerned with stabilising the global climate.
Two of these mines, Narrabri and Mount Pleasant in New South Wales, featured in the high-profile but ultimately unsuccessful Living Wonders...





