Why is DoC “neutral” on a new coal mine in a nature reserve??

Environmental groups says the Department of Conservation is being forced to take a neutral stance on projects which could damage to the environment by lumping its concern together with other government agencies focused on economic benefits. Kathryn Ryan speaks to Kevin Hackwell, the advocacy manager at Forest and Bird and Gary Taylor from the Environmental Defence Society.

Why is DoC “neutral” on a new coal mine in a nature reserve??
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