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Dominic Giannini

Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up

The Greens say they'd support new climate legislation if new coal and gas projects were banned. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Greens have signalled they're willing to compromise to pass the government's safeguard mechanism, which would lower the emissions cap for big polluters.

Leader Adam Bandt says he wants no new coal and gas projects in exchange for the minor party's support to pass the laws in the Senate, arguing any gains made by the cap would be wiped out by new fossil fuel projects.

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