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Australia’s emissions fall as coal, gas power give way to renewables

Published 08:03 on May 29, 2026 / Last updated at 08:03 on May 29, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.1% in 2025, driven by record renewable energy generation and lower emissions from the fossil fuel sector, government data showed on Friday.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.1% in 2025, driven by record renewable energy generation and lower emissions from the fossil fuel sector, government data showed on Friday.


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