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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Lisa Cox

Climate groups blast minister’s support of new Australian gas projects as ‘fact-free spin’

Gomeroi people and supporters participate in a protest against gas-fired dispossession outside the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, Monday, February 7, 2022
The Santos gas development at Narrabri has faced opposition for more than a decade, including at a protest in February. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

Climate and environment groups have criticised comments by the new resources minister, Madeleine King, in support of new gas development, saying it is inconsistent with what climate science says is required to limit global heating.

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, King said new gas fields such as Santos’ Narrabri development in northern New South Wales would help avoid a future power crisis.

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