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Image: Professor Eelco Rohling<\/p><\/div>\n

Hundreds of scientists have called on the Morrison Government to develop science-informed policies to help combat climate change in an open letter published last night.<\/p>\n

When other open letters from groups of scientists regarding emissions reduction and climate change have been published, there has been criticism that some of the signatories’ fields have nothing to do with the topics. In this instance, according to the organisers, all signatories are scientists with expertise in a relevant field; such as climate, fire or weather science.<\/p>\n

The letter, which can be viewed in full here<\/a>, had 274 signatories at the time of publishing. It summarises the scientific basis for the links between climate change and bushfires in Australia and what is required to limit further worsening of the risk.<\/p>\n

“We call on our leaders to unite to develop non-partisan, long-term policies that will enable the managed transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 that the scientific evidence shows is required to avoid dangerous human-caused climate change,” states the letter. “The science is clear. It is time to show leadership and set a clear path to protect our country and way of life for future generations.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While much has been made of Australia being a bit-player when it comes to emissions (and our Typhoid Mary of emissions<\/a> status often overlooked), the nation can assume a leadership role in international climate negotiations to foster a spirit of global cooperation. And to do that, it needs to lead by example.<\/p>\n

The majority of signatories are associated with Australian institutions at this point, but there is also representation from scientists based in the USA, Germany, China and other countries – so the call for action is really wider than just Australia.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Morrison Wants To Pass A Lot Of Gas<\/h2>\n

In related news, the Morrison Government announced on Friday an agreement with the NSW Berejiklian government that will “lower power prices for consumers, reduce emissions and strengthen grid reliability”.<\/p>\n

While there will be financial support for the establishment of a pilot renewable energy zone in the Central West of the state, for Humelink in southern NSW and the Queensland-NSW interconnector that will provide opportunities for renewables, a major element of this deal is gas.<\/p>\n

“There is no credible plan to lower emissions and keep electricity price down that does not involve the greater use of gas as an important transition fuel,” said<\/a> Prime Minister Scott Morrison. \u201cThis plan is about getting greater access to that gas, as a vital accompaniment to our record investment in renewables.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The mention of “transition” is interesting – how long would this transition be? Until there’s no more gas to be extracted? While gas has as little as half the emissions of coal when used for electricity generation, it’s not low-emissions and its extraction is problematic<\/a> – particularly in the case of coal seam gas (CSG).<\/p>\n

The Climate Council has strongly criticised the deal.<\/p>\n

“It is just crazy, given everything we have lost this summer to even suggest opening new fossil fuel reserves,\u201d said<\/a> Climate Council CEO, Amanda McKenzie.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Climate Councillor Greg Bourne says renewables are the cheapest form of new generation – and that’s where the focus should be.<\/p>\n

“Investing in gas will ensure power prices keep rising, and Australia spews out even more greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to pushing climate change to new and terrifying extremes.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lock The Gate Alliance have branded the agreement “bribery and betrayal”. It notes the volume of gas mentioned in the deal is similar to the amount Santos expects to produce at its proposed Narrabri coal seam gasfield.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoal seam gas is a heavily polluting industry that leaks vast amounts of methane and won\u2019t do anything to bring down carbon emissions,” states Lock The Gate<\/a>. “As much as Prime Minister Morrison wants it to be so, it is not a transition fuel.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Back in 2018, Lock The Gate commissioned a study by University of Technology Sydney\u2019s Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) researchers looking at the benefits of developing wind and solar energy in Narrabri Shire<\/a> compared to the Santos project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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