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Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
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Content: A confidential report commissioned by the Western Australian government has revealed the dirty secret behind the state's booming gas export industry. The report, prepared by consultants Deloitte, warns that rather than helping to reduce global emissions as claimed by the government, these e...
Content: A confidential report commissioned by the Western Australian government has revealed the dirty secret behind the state's booming gas export industry. The report, prepared by consultants Deloitte, warns that rather than helping to reduce global emissions as claimed by the government, these exports carry "substantial risks" of hindering Asia's transition to clean energy.
The findings expose the hypocrisy of Premier Roger Cook's justification for the state's increased greenhouse pollution, which he attributed to the gas industry's supposed role in displacing coal power in Asia. In reality, the report suggests that the continued reliance on Australian gas exports is likely to delay the adoption of cleaner energy solutions in these countries.
This revelation raises serious questions about the government's priorities and its willingness to put short-term economic gains ahead of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. It is a stark reminder of the undue influence that powerful corporate interests, such as the fossil fuel industry, continue to wield over our elected officials.
The report also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government decision-making, particularly when it comes to matters of such critical importance as our response to the existential threat of climate change. The public has a right to know the truth about the environmental impact of the industries being promoted by their government, and to demand action that puts the wellbeing of people and the planet ahead of the profits of a few.
As we confront the growing climate emergency, it is essential that we hold our leaders to account and demand a just transition to a clean energy future. This means investing in renewable energy, supporting affected communities, and ensuring that the costs and benefits of this transition are shared equitably. Only then can we hope to build a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
The findings expose the hypocrisy of Premier Roger Cook's justification for the state's increased greenhouse pollution, which he attributed to the gas industry's supposed role in displacing coal power in Asia. In reality, the report suggests that the continued reliance on Australian gas exports is likely to delay the adoption of cleaner energy solutions in these countries.
This revelation raises serious questions about the government's priorities and its willingness to put short-term economic gains ahead of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. It is a stark reminder of the undue influence that powerful corporate interests, such as the fossil fuel industry, continue to wield over our elected officials.
The report also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government decision-making, particularly when it comes to matters of such critical importance as our response to the existential threat of climate change. The public has a right to know the truth about the environmental impact of the industries being promoted by their government, and to demand action that puts the wellbeing of people and the planet ahead of the profits of a few.
As we confront the growing climate emergency, it is essential that we hold our leaders to account and demand a just transition to a clean energy future. This means investing in renewable energy, supporting affected communities, and ensuring that the costs and benefits of this transition are shared equitably. Only then can we hope to build a sustainable and prosperous future for all.