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Roger Dargaville, Director Monash Energy Institute, Monash University

Yes, burning gas is bad for the climate. But keeping it in Australia’s energy mix is sensible

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Both major parties in Australia see a significant role for gas as the world shifts to clean energy in a bid to avert dangerous climate change.

The Albanese government says new sources of gas are needed to meet demand during the energy transition. And the Coalition, if elected, would expand gas use as it prepares for nuclear power.

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