Australia's carbon emissions rise again, largely thanks to LNG industry

Latest data shows greenhouse gas emissions rose 0.6% in the year to March, but government points to benefit of LNG exports

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite the Morrison government claiming it is taking “sensible, responsible action” to address the climate crisis, the latest official data shows.

National emissions increased by 3.1m tonnes in the year to March to reach 538.9m tonnes, a 0.6% jump on the previous year, the report released on Friday revealed.

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