Pushback against IEA's net-zero call, US rejects full phase-out of fossil fuels

摘要

Countries belonging to the IEA are pushing back against the IEA's new "Net Zero by 2050" report, which calls for the end of new fossil fuel development after this year. Australian resources minister Keith Pitt pointed out that this new report failed to account for carbon capture technology sufficiently. Mr. Pitt stated that his country is currendy using public funds to pursue a "gas-fired recovery" policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is resisting international pressure to set a net zero emissions target. Mr. Putt concluded, "Coal, oil and gas will continue to be a big part of Australia's energy mix."