Journal article
Regulating greenhouse gas emissions from coal mining activities in the context of climate change
Environmental and Planning Law Journal, Vol.28(6), pp.381-415
2011
Abstract
Current approaches to the regulation of coal mining activities in Australia have facilitated the extraction of substantial amounts of coal and coal seam gas. The regulation of coal mining activities must now achieve the reduction or mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in order to address the challenge of climate change and achieve ecologically sustainable development. Several legislative mechanisms currently exist which appear to offer the means to bring about the reduction or mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from coal mining activities, yet Australia's emissions from coal mining continue to rise. This article critiques these existing legislative mechanisms and presents recommendations for reform.
Details
- Title
- Regulating greenhouse gas emissions from coal mining activities in the context of climate change
- Authors
- Sharon Christensen (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyNicola Durrant (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyPamela A O'Connor (Author) - Monash UniversityAngela Phillips (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Environmental and Planning Law Journal, Vol.28(6), pp.381-415
- Publisher
- Lawbook Co.
- Date published
- 2011
- ISSN
- 0813-300X
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449350602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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