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Australia’s emissions fell 3% in year to June amid Covid shutdown – The Guardian
Angus Taylor hails data – but experts say much of fall unrelated to government action
Australias greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in the year to June due to the Covid-19 shutdown, the ongoing impact of drought and an influx of cheap solar and wind power, according to government figures.
The government said it meant Australia had beaten its international 2020 target widely regarded among experts as an unambitious goal.
Experts said much of the fall in emissions over the year were unrelated to federal government action.
The quarterly update on emissions released on Monday showed the…
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