Koala Forest Offset Plan Would Mean More Fossil Fuels | Press Conference

The Federal Government’s new carbon credits method for ‘protecting’ native forests will allow fossil fuel companies to greenwash their climate pollution and expand coal and gas production, according to the Australia Institute. A new carbon accounting method, proposed to fund the creation of the Great Koala National Park in NSW, pits forest and biodiversity protection against acting on climate change, when those objectives are inseparable. Read more ⤵️ https://australiainstitute.org.au/pos... Speakers: Richard Denniss, co-CEO, the Australia Institute Jenny Weber, Campaigns Director, The Bob Brown Foundation Andrew Wilkie MP, Independent Member for Clark Nicolette Boele MP, Independent Member for Bradfield Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT