Australian High Court ground breaking climate ruling

Key points

• The High Court of Australia has ruled that NSW planning authorities must consider overseas emissions when approving coalmine expansions. The decision came after a community group from the Hunter Valley challenged the extension of the Mount Pleasant open-cut thermal coal mine.
• The court dismissed the mining company's appeal, marking the first time the High Court has considered a case on climate grounds.
• Environmental Justice Australia hopes this will influence future coal project developments.