NSW to Continue Its Commitment to Coal

NSW to Continue Its Commitment to Coal
Large coal stocks await loading for export at Port Waratah Coal Services on Newcastle, Australia, on April 12, 2007. Corey Davis/Getty Images
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NSW’s coal industry is set to continue for decades, according to a new report that argues ending exports would have little impact on global carbon emissions.

The Strategic Statement on Coal Exploration and Mining in NSW, published by a state government agency on Wednesday, says it seeks to strike a balance between demand, jobs and moving towards a low-carbon future.