Coalition pushes gas over coal in energy roadmap but critics say it will drive climate change

A stock image of gas bottles filled with natural gas for domestic home use at a property in Sydney. Source: AAP

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says technology not taxes will form Australia's plans for power generation and emissions reduction and he highlights gas as crucial, but critics warn it's a poor choice.

The Morrison Government has highlighted gas as a crucial energy source to back up renewable power generation over the next decade.

Energy Minister Angus Taylor on Thursday released a long-awaited roadmap charting the course to meeting Australia's emission reduction commitments.

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