‘Missing half the equation’: scientists criticise Australia over approach to fossil fuels
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#6EWQ9)
Prof Lesley Hughes and others say there is cognitive dissonance' between Labor's stated commitment to the climate crisis and its policies
The Australian government is missing half the equation" in acting on the climate crisis by backing a shift to renewable energy but having no plan to get out of fossil fuels, according to an author of a new scientific review.
Prof Lesley Hughes is a leading climate change scientist and member of the independent Climate Council and government advisory body the Climate Change Authority. Hughes said there is a cognitive dissonance" between Labor's stated commitment to addressing the problem and the pace at which it is moving.
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