Australia got one step closer to passing its first ever bill on climate change this August, with an emissions reduction target of 43% by 2030 front and centre. 

But, while politicians and experts discuss how we’ll meet this target, a controversial Australian coal mine continues to pump huge amounts of methane into the atmosphere.  

Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Jacinta Bowler about just how potent methane is as a greenhouse gas and the concerns major coal companies could be underreporting their emissions and holding us back from reaching this target.

Australia got one step closer to passing its first ever bill on climate change this August, with an emissions reduction target of 43% by 2030 front and centre. 
But, while politicians and experts discuss how we’ll meet this target, a controversial Australian coal mine continues to pump huge amounts of methane into the atmosphere.  
Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Jacinta Bowler about just how potent methane is as a greenhouse gas and the concerns major coal companies could be underreporting their emissions and holding us back from reaching this target.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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