Case brought against mine alleged environment minister Greg Hunt approved project without regard for conservation advice for two endangered speciesThe federal court has overturned the Abbott government’s approval of Australias largest proposed coal project,Adani’s Carmichael mine in north Queensland.
The court has ruled the environment minister, Greg Hunt, or ignored his own department’s advice about the mine’s impact on two vulnerable species,the yakka skink and the ornamental snake. Related: The remarkable Barrier Reef and the coal mine that could murder it Related: For Tony Abbott, it's full steam ahead on coal, or 'the foundation of prosperity' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com