Covid-19 restrictions see Australia's emissions fall to more than two decade low

Rising LNG exports prevents further decline, with emissions from exports now making up 38.6% of Australia's total emissions

Shutdown: restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic played a significant role in Australia reducing its greenhouse gas emissions
Shutdown: restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic played a significant role in Australia reducing its greenhouse gas emissionsPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 31 August 2020, 03:13Updated 31 August 2020, 03:19