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new south wales politics, Tag
- NSW to approve coalmine blocked by courts for polluting Sydney's drinking water Mon, 9 Oct 17, 10:33amState energy minister Don Harwin says mine that supplies Lithgow’s Mount Piper power station is ‘vital for energy security and affordability’
- Malcolm Turnbull's request for end to gas 'moratoriums' rejected by states Tue, 26 Sep 17, 10:18amNSW and Victoria argue fracking policies cannot be easily changed after PM says they are putting energy security at risk
- For energy security, the failing Liddell coal plant is the last thing we need | Ben Oquist Tue, 12 Sep 17, 4:00amConfusion reigns over whether the government will, or can, keep the ageing power station going. But there’s a much better way to ensure grid reliability
- Clean energy target: how the states might make it work Fri, 14 Jul 17, 10:39amVictoria and South Australia have suggested a states-led initiative if the federal government continues to stall on a clean energy target. Could it work?
- Toxic waste could endanger drinking water if Santos CSG project goes ahead – report Sat, 27 May 17, 8:01amRMIT hydrologist Matthew Currell says environmental impact statement for Narrabri gas project is missing analysis and contains conflicting information
- Most Australians back fracking ban but commonwealth says states causing gas shortage Sun, 30 Apr 17, 12:58pmOpposition crosses party lines, with Labor, Liberal and minor party voters all expressing concern
- Dozens arrested as anti-fossil fuel protesters join Australian coal blockade Sun, 8 May 16, 5:03pmPolice arrest 66 people after climate change activists block train tracks and entrance to Newcastle harbour as part of global Break Free From Fossil Fuels actions
- Hundreds of anti-fossil fuel protesters join Australian coal blockade Sun, 8 May 16, 2:25pmAt least four arrested as climate change activists block train tracks and entrance to Newcastle harbour as part of global Break Free From Fossil Fuels actions
- NSW electricity distributor TransGrid leased for $10bn Wed, 25 Nov 15, 11:09amConsortium of investment funds led by Australian’s Hastings fund management wins long-term lease in deal that nets $10bn for the state government
- Newcastle grasps what Tony Abbott cannot – coal's time has passed | Bill McKibben Mon, 31 Aug 15, 11:41amIt may once have been a coal town, but Newcastle’s fossil fuel divestment could come to be seen as the turning point towards a low-carbon future
- Newcastle grasps what our federal government cannot – coal is the past Mon, 31 Aug 15, 11:41amIt may once have been a coal town but Newcastle’s fossil fuel divestment could come to be seen as the turning point toward a low-carbon future
- Farmers question 'coincidental' timing of proposed environment law change Mon, 24 Aug 15, 6:25amLobby groups say changes were proposed a week after they wrote to the environment minister, Greg Hunt, about $1.2bn Shenhua coalmine
- Shenhua coalmine unearths Nationals’ lack of leadership on land usage Thu, 16 Jul 15, 3:56pmWhile Barnaby Joyce has been vociferous in his opposition to the Shenhua mine, the Nationals leader, Warren Truss, has not uttered a word
- Bulga residents battling mine expansion hail NSW government planning decision Tue, 7 Jul 15, 3:15pmThe NSW planning minister says a proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making
- NSW poles and wires privatisation ignores the technology revolution | John Kaye Tue, 2 Jun 15, 7:30amThe Baird government is preparing to privatise electricity distribution at the exact time vulnerable consumers need the state’s protection from energy poverty