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NSW coal fugitive emissions set to rise with new projects

Approximately 95% of fugitive emissions come from coal mining

Eight NSW coal mines up for approval would be responsible for more than 1.5 billion tonnes of CO2-e once coal from the mines was burnt.

Eight NSW coal mines up for approval would be responsible for more than 1.5 billion tonnes of CO2-e once coal from the mines was burnt.

Fugitive emissions in NSW are the only sector that the NSW government predicts will increase this decade and are expected to rise from 10.6 million tonnes of CO2-e in 2021 to 13. 7Mt CO2-e in 2030. ...

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