The Federal Government has rejected plans for a Queensland coal mine. Here’s the context.

<p>Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies.</p> <p>But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063.</p> <p>So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>