Burning methane gas is responsible for 17% of Victoria's climate pollution. But the good news is we already have the solutions!
The impacts of the climate crisis are being felt everywhere. But we still have time to act and avoid the worst outcomes, rapid and deep cuts to greenhouse pollution this decade will save lives, livelihoods, species and ecosystems.
All around the world, extreme weather events are becoming more intense and destructive and changes to climate and rainfall patterns are impacting crops and livestock, disrupting access to food. In Victoria, more extreme drought, longer bushfire seasons and heatwaves are making life more difficult and dangerous. But we still have time to act and avoid the worst outcomes, rapid and deep cuts to greenhouse emissions this decade will save lives, livelihoods, species and ecosystems.
Victoria can build on its leadership in clean energy and pave the way for the industries of the future by setting a clear direction and embracing decisive action.
Each year, our state releases around 80 million tonnes of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. The main source of this pollution is burning fossil fuels – like coal, oil, and gas – for energy and transport. In 2021 electricity generation was responsible for 52% of Victoria’s climate pollution, with transport responsible for 23% and agriculture 21%.
The good news is Victoria’s total net emissions fell by 32.3% between 2005 and 2021, but to play our part in avoiding the most dangerous consequences of climate breakdown, Victoria will need to move faster. With the right policies, including ambitious renewable targets and an end of public funding to fossil fuel companies, Victoria can completely replace polluting fossil fuels for electricity generation and move to 100% renewables by 2030.
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The climate crisis is unfolding before our eyes. We all need to pitch in - politicians, industry, business and community - so we can stop damaging our climate and help create a safer future.