The Guardian Australia ·general ·47 minutes ago

Western Australia backs fossil fuel expansion, undermining Australia's climate targets

Western Australia's government is undermining Australia's climate targets by backing fossil fuel expansions, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offering implicit support. Documents show WA plans to delay emissions reduction targets until 2035 while pursuing gas exports. The state's annual pollution rose 4%, with emissions up 17% since 2005, the only Australian state to increase greenhouse gas output.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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