Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal

UK · 2026-10-04

1. Step 1 · The triggerNew South Wales regulator approves Australia's largest coalmine expansion at Hunter Valley Operations, increasing permitted coal output for Yancoal and Glencore.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onAustralia and Turkey, as Cop31 co-hosts, face criticism from 350.org for expanding coal and LNG trade while staying silent on fossil fuel phase-out plans, raising reputational and regulatory scrutiny.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onHeightened scrutiny raises the risk of tighter phase-out commitments or regulatory constraints on coal producers, potentially affecting global coal supply and prices.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs reliant on energy-intensive inputs or coal-linked supply chains face cost volatility as global coal and LNG markets adjust to increased supply and regulatory uncertainty.

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Source: theguardian.com

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