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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jonathan Barrett and Graham Readfearn

Adani claims its export program helps contribute to sustainable energy – but experts say that’s ‘wilful disinformation’

A coal ship in Bowen.
A coal ship in Bowen, Queensland. Dr Cameron Allan of Monash University said ‘exporting coal isn’t in line with’ the UN’s sustainable development goals. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

An Adani claim that its Australian export program, whereby coal is sent through the Great Barrier Reef’s shipping channels, is advancing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, has been denounced by leading scientists.

Adani’s Queensland export site claims its operations “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”, which is one of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals.

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