2024-11-28
The latest quarterly emissions data has revealed emissions remain higher under Anthony Albanese than Scott Morrison, as the Greens call on Labor to stop backing new coal and gas mines.
In the year to June 2022 – the last quarter of the Morrison Government – 438.4 million tonnes of emissions were released.
In the quarterly data released today, they sit at 440.6 million tonnes per annum in the year to June 2024.
The data also shows that pollution has risen 3.5% since the last quarter, up from 109.5 million tonnes in the March quarter to 113.4 million tonnes in the June quarter.
The Greens say to drive down emissions and take the action needed to limit global warming to 1.5 or 2 degrees, Labor needs to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Since coming into office Labor has approved 28 new coal and gas projects, and both the Prime Minister and Climate Change Minister have indicated they won’t announce Australia’s 2035 climate targets before the next election.
Quotes attributable to Leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt MP:
“Climate emissions are higher under Anthony Albanese than under Scott Morrison.
“Under Labor, emissions are rising and they have approved 28 new coal and gas projects.
“Labor have disappointed the country on climate, talking up renewables while approving 28 new coal and gas projects and lifting emissions.
“To have any chance of a safer climate, Labor must stop approving new coal and gas projects and start rapidly cutting emissions.
“Coal and gas are keeping emissions high, but Labor and Liberal are backing more. Labor has lifted emissions and Peter Dutton would be even worse. We can’t keep voting for the same two parties and expecting a different result on climate."