It is difficult to comprehend the Albanese government's reckless decision to extend the life of three coal mines to beyond 2050.
The mining, transportation and burning of coal all increase pollution, which directly harms our health. The fine particle pollution contributes to cardiovascular and respiratory disease increasing the risk of strokes, heart attacks and cancers. The larger particle pollution causes asthma, exacerbates asthma attacks as well as sinusitis. These are all significant diseases in the Hunter valley.
