# Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as NSW approves major coal project

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-01 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/02/hunter-valley-operations-coal-mine-extension-nsw

> Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean has questioned the approval of an expansion of Hunter Valley Operations, allowing it to run until 2045, saying the NSW planning commission failed to assess the economic damage from climate change caused by burning the coal. Owners Yancoal and Glencore forecast emissions of 809m tonnes of carbon dioxide. Federal environmental approval is still required.