Albanese's COP31 speech avoids mentioning coal and gas
The Prime Minister spoke at COP31. He did not address fossil fuels as drivers of climate change.
Albanese addressed the global climate summit. He talked up Australia's renewable energy growth and battery installations.
Albanese said Australia was proud to lead on climate action. Critics note his speech made no mention of coal or gas expansion.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the same conference that countries must stop approving new coal, oil and gas projects. Australian Conservation Foundation chief Adam Bandt called the omission a snub to Guterres' warning.
He said Australia is facing repeated calls for halting new coal and gas mines.
- 600,000 in past year
- Batteries installed
- 28 million
- Australia population
- Doubled in six years
- Renewables growth
Why it mattersAustralia's climate credibility depends on naming and controlling fossil fuels. It is not just about promoting renewables.
AustraliaThe government faces pressure from climate advocates and UN delegates to take a harder line on coal and gas, affecting Australia's standing in global climate talks.
Corroborated byThe Guardian
