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‘Wake-up call’: methane emissions from Australian coalmines more than double official estimates, report finds

International Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say

Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from Australian coalmines are more than double official government estimates reported to the UN, according to a new International Energy Agency report.

Climate and energy analysts said the report had again highlighted an “enormous gap” in the country’s reported methane emissions from coalmines and should serve as a wake-up call.

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May 4, 2026 Greenhouse gas emissions Climate crisis Fossil fuels

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