Emissions Blowout Flagged If Coal, Gas Extended: Government

Emissions Blowout Flagged If Coal, Gas Extended: Government
Electricity lines near emission funnels for the Bayswater coal-powered thermal power station in Muswellbrook, Australia, on Dec. 13, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
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Emissions from coal and gas could grow by 1.7 billion tonnes by 2050 if their use is extended another 15 years, according to analysis from the federal government.

The government evaluated data from the 2024 Integrated System Plan by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), which provides a road map for Australia’s energy transition for the national energy market.