Australia's emissions drop 2.1% as renewables, EVs, and green investment surge
By
Giles Parkinson
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
Australia's latest National Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows emissions fell 2.1% in the year to December 2025, driven by increased renewables, battery storage, EVs, and reduced coal use. Energy minister Chris Bowen highlights the positive trend, which also coincides with lower energy prices and a surge in green energy investment. While the reduction is not yet fast enough to meet national targets, the government frames it as validation of its net zero agenda.
Key quotes
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The latest quarterly update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows emissions for the year to December 2025 were 2.1 per cent lower than the previous year.
It says the trend is good, though the reduction is still not fast enough for the country to meet its own targets.
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