Australian business and environmental groups push for cleaner economy post-coronavirus

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An unlikely alliance of business and environment groups have banded together to make a stand on the importance of a cleaner economy.

The group say that beyond the coronavirus pandemic, Australia's prosperity depends on dealing with long-term challenges like moving towards net-zero emissions.

The group says improving energy efficiency across Australian homes as well as commercial buildings can help lower power bills, cut emissions and improve health and safety during hot summers. "Investments will work best with careful design and discussion with regulators, business and the community," the alliance said.

Gas also features heavily in the government's technology road map discussion paper, in which it is considered a key energy source to back up renewables when the economy transitions from coal.

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Now that business finally realise how important having a functioning environment is to their bottom line we may see more of this.

NGO’s😂😂😂

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