The economist #RichardDenniss [The Australia Institute] speaking at the opening of the **Climate Integrity Summit** in Sydney, accused the Albanese government of accepting climate science while continuing to approve and subsidise new coal and gas projects. The #Albanese #labor govt has reneged on #ClimateAction initiatives it took to the electorate when it first won govt, has gagged #LaborPartyMembers calls for stronger environmental protection and climate action, and has done nothing but make it worse, calling into question whether Australia will meet its #NetZero targets. Meanwhile, the #planet heats up.
Short read here:
https://thepoint.com.au/new/260915-australia-is-in-climate-denial-and-has-missed-its-chance-for-a-smooth-transition-australia-institute
#EmmissionsTargets #ClimateCrisis #ClimateScience #FossilFuelLobby #NeoLiberalEconomics #Grifters #TaxGasNow