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Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:17:07 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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