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Judge’s coal emissions ruling hits more industries

Environmental campaigners are hailing a historic Federal Court victory that legal experts believe could have far-reaching implications for new greenhouse gas-emitting projects and spark more climate change litigation.

A group of teenagers secured a declaration that Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has a duty to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to children from carbon emissions when considering an application for a coal mine expansion.

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Brad Thompson was a reporter at The Australian Financial Review
Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com

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