Can a fossil fuel company go net-zero?

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Unlike in almost every other country in the world, the Australian government actively helps some of our biggest carbon emitters make claims to consumers that they are “green” or even “carbon neutral”.For consumers looking to sign up for household gas and electricity, it’s hard to know which companies to trust.And more importantly, the system could help prop up fossil-fuel projects that threaten to derail our emissions reduction targets.Today, senior researcher at The Australia Institute’s climate and energy program, Polly Hemming, on how the government gives green credentials to fossil-fuel companies.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Senior researcher at The Australia Institute’s climate and energy program, Polly Hemming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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