Australia won't reach Paris target without action on transport, LNG and coal, expert says

Morrison government urged to address where greenhouse gas emissions are rising substantially

The challenge the Morrison government faces in meeting future climate targets without new policies is underlined by an analysis that breaks down how significantly greenhouse gas emissions are increasing from transport, natural gas and coalmining.

Since 2005, the year against which the government has chosen to benchmark its Paris target, Australia's emissions from transport are up 23%.