Grandalf 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘙 on Nostr: "The project, as proposed, would sit among the top 100 greenhouse gas emission ...

"The project, as proposed, would sit among the top 100 greenhouse gas emission sources in Australia," the notice said.

"Based on Queensland's 2019 total greenhouse gas emissions, the project would increase Queensland's emissions output by approximately 5.73 per cent.

"The project is expected to impede Queensland's achievement of its renewable energy targets of 50 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2032, and the national and Queensland commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050."

This is the kind of thinking we need, both here in Australia and worldwide.

We need to stop thinking about short-term financial gain and start thinking aboit the long-term effects of fossil fuel extraction and use.

Well done on this decision. Now the Planning Minister needs to back it and refuse to overturn it, and the Land and Environment Court needs to uphold it.

Queensland are heading in the right direction. Now, if only the Federal Government would make similar decisions.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-23/clive-palmer-carbon-neutral-coal-power-plant-waratah-coal/103136992

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