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Submission to the NSW Parliament inquiry into Net Zero

This report includes an analysis of the impact of coal mining on achieving the NSW legislated targets, and key policy recommendations that should be incorporated into a further evaluation of how to achieve an equitable reduction in coal mining emissions.

21 Feb 2025
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Chris Wright
Climate Strategy Advisor
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Summary

Existing coal mine extensions and expansions may pose risks to NSW’s climate targets

This policy paper was submitted to the NSW Parliament inquiry into Net Zero. It includes an analysis of the impact of coal mining on achieving the NSW legislated targets, and key policy recommendations that should be incorporated into a further evaluation of how to achieve an equitable reduction in coal mining emissions in NSW.

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Authored by Christopher Wright, this analysis was submitted to the Parliament of New South Wales.

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