Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm
Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.
Al Jazeera English reports: Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.
This environment story centres on Australia.
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