Energy & Science
Fossil Fuel Giant Australia Has a Bumpy Road to Hit Net-Zero
- Nation is among world’s top coal and natural gas exporters
- Domestic power grid relies on coal, but solar is catching up
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From phasing out its coal-fired power plants to reducing the economy’s reliance on fossil fuel exports, Australia faces substantial challenges to meet its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Technology, not taxes, will be key, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledged Tuesday, seeking to placate those arguing tougher climate action will cost jobs in rural areas that rely on heavy-emitting industries such as coal mining. Morrison’s critics were quick to point to a lack of detail in his roadmap.