[Greens-Media] Mine approval shows failure of federal climate policies

[Bolwell, Kristian (Sen K. Nettle)]

Mine approval shows failure of federal climate policies 

	07.06.07

Greens Senator Kerry Nettle today condemned the federal and state
governments for the decision to approve the giant Anvil Hill coal mine.

"The federal government is responsible for this mine as much as the
state Labor government. The federal Environment Minister failed to even
assess the impact on climate change of this mine," said Senator Nettle.

"The federal government and federal Labor support the expansion of the
coal industry. Neither can be taken seriously on climate change if they
agree to the expansion of the coal mining industry.

"The approval highlights the shocking inadequacy of the federal
government and federal Labor climate change policies.

"If they were committed to addressing the challenge of climate change
John Howard and Kevin Rudd would demand the State government reverse
their decision.

"You can't reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting a new coal mine
that will produce 27 million tonnes of CO2 each year. 

"The approval of this massive coal mine shows both Labor and Liberal's
polices on climate change are worthless."

"For all the talk of climate change in recent weeks, this decision shows
that the coal industry is still in the climate change policy driving
seat.

"The Greens will continue to work with the community to oppose this coal
mine," concluded Senator Nettle

Senator Nettle has committed to being involved in peaceful non-violent
action to     stop the mine from proceeding.

More Information: Kristian Bolwell 0411638320




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