Investors Demand Stricter Emissions Rules | Australia News

Australia’s climate watchdog is under pressure as investors demand bolder action from big polluters—especially in coal, oil, and gas. They’re calling for a major upgrade to the Safeguard Mechanism, pushing for stricter emission caps that would force fossil fuel giants to cut pollution on-site rather than relying on credits. With climate targets at risk, the proposal aims to lift limits from 3.3% to 7% by 2035, while also expanding the scope to include smaller polluters—potentially slashing 5 million tonnes of emissions without disrupting the carbon market. The government has until September 18 to respond, with a full report expected early 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d8f61b15bbaf2de