Summary:
Plaintiff challenged the extension of an existing coal mine due to its negative effects on biodiversity, water quality, threatened species, and health. Specifically, the Giant Barred Frog, a threatened species, would be negatively impacted through habitat destruction and the mine’s direct contribution to climate change. The Australia state court re-approved the extension, but under the condition that the defendant prepare and implement a Biodiversity Management Plan for the project.
At Issue: To challenge the approval of an extension to an existing coal mine.
Case Documents:
Filing Date | Type | File | Summary |
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11/10/2011 | Decision | Download | No summary available. |