Queensland gives Adani the green light to begin building its controversial coal mine

The Adani Abbot Point coal terminal and the Caley Valley Wetlands

The Adani Abbot Point coal terminal and the Caley Valley Wetlands Source: AAP

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Adani has been given the go-ahead to start building its Carmichael coal mine after the Queensland government issued the last major approval.

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