Albanese sparks climate debate after declaring gas crucial
Fossil fueled protesters given new energy. Angered by Anthony Albanese locking in gas as a long term source of power despite its carbon cost, my government is committed to a net zero future. Gas powered generation is something that firms renewables. Gas provides more than 1/4 of the nation’s energy needs and is also Australia’s second biggest export behind iron ore. The Labour government declaring gas vital as the economy transitions away from coal towards renewables manufacturing, industry or minerals processing industries that also will need gas. Until we find those substitutes, not so long ago Labour didn’t seem to be that keen on gas. The one thing about gas is I don’t regard it as a transition fuel now. It’s echoing a former Liberal Prime Minister. Gas fired recovery, gas fired recovery. Gas fired recovery, which supports manufacturing gas, is as dirty as coal. But Anthony Albanese now loves gas more than Scott Morrison. What it is is consistent with the long position that we have held. The government’s so-called future gas strategy aims to keep consumer prices low. Encourage greater exploration and the development of carbon sequestration. Like the multi billion dollar Gorgon project, what we now need to focus on is the investment needed to ensure reliable and affordable gas supply for Australian households. Australian manufacturers. The Government’s clearly decided the manufacturing sector needs cheap energy backed by gas, but there are already signs of discontent among Labour MPs who fear a backlash among inner city voters. Andrew Province 9 News.