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Coalition slams net-zero emissions modelling as Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen attend world climate summit
What happened
The Coalition has declared the federal government's net-zero emissions modelling a "national embarrassment" due to its failure to account for rising global coal demand and other factors. Treasury officials told a Senate estimates hearing that the forecasts did not consider new global or domestic projections. The modelling projects coal production to fall by 47% and LNG output by 27% by 2035, with green commodity exports overtaking fossil fuels by 2032. Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson stated t
Why it matters
The issue is significant because the Coalition's energy policy is at odds with Australia's international commitments under the Paris Agreement, and the government's climate policies are being scrutinized at the COP31 summit. The modelling's accuracy is crucial for informing Australia's climate policy and energy decisions. The government's attendance at the summit aims to negotiate global climate policy, but the Coalition's criticism raises questions about the basis of these negotiations.
Key facts
- The modelling projects coal production to fall by 47% and LNG output by 27% by 2035.
- Green commodity exports are expected to overtake fossil fuels by 2032.
- The modelling does not account for rising global coal demand.
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