Australia’s emissions from coal worst in the developed world as voters prepare to cast ballots
Friday, 20 May 2022
Australia ranks as the world’s worst polluter from the use of coal, with per capita emissions from coal-fired generation higher than any other developed country and four times larger than the global average, according to damning new analysis.
Dirty fossil fuel company Woodside was grilled over its terrible climate policy at its AGM in Perth yesterday, with Greenpeace Australia Pacific slamming Woodside for its Scarborough gas project and “breathtaking arrogance” in ignoring the expertise of the UN and the IEA.
And Labor will establish an independent environment protection agency to enforce national conservation laws and collect data on the state of wildlife if it wins the election.
Australia had the highest levels of greenhouse gas pollution from coal per person than any other developed country in 2021, according to new data.
Woodside rapped on climate as investors embrace $63b BHP deal
Woodside Petroleum looks set to come under intensified pressure to set scope 3 emissions targets after an embarrassing 48.97 per cent shareholder vote against its climate report.
Labor to set up independent environmental protection agency and restore ‘trust and confidence’
The proposed EPA would collect data on the plight of the country’s wildlife as Labor commits to global biodiversity targets.
A flood victim who lives near Gympie in southeast Queensland has pushed back at both major parties for their lack of climate policy.
Australian Greens hope election focus on climate will bring their biggest representation yet
Greens leaders eye a balance of power as climate impacts and high-profile independents boost the party’s electoral chances.