Heavy industries in Australia’s regions could cut emissions by 80% and create a jobs bonanza, report says
by Graham Readfearn from Environment | The Guardian on (#60HGG)
Business leaders and decarbonisation experts say a high level of collaboration and coordination is needed for transition
The regional powerhouses of Australia's industrial economy could slash their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% and become centres for multibillion-dollar investments in renewable energy, according to a report backed by some of the country's biggest companies.
Bringing down emissions from producing iron, steel, aluminium, chemicals and liquefied natural gas is seen as one of the most challenging parts of Australia's efforts to reach net zero.
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