Climate change in Western Australia affects various environments and industries, including agriculture.
Greenhouse gas emissions By 2022, annual emissions in Western Australia increased by 10% compared to 2005. The state's emissions amounted to 76.23 million tonnes in 2005 compared to 82.64 million tonnes in 2022.
Impacts of climate change
Human health Heat-related deaths in Perth may rise by 60% over the period from 2024 to 2050. The incidence of cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders would rise. Potentially food and water security may be compromised.
Flooding Flooding has significantly damaged roads and is expected to increase in frequency.
Response
Policies In November 2020, the Western Australian government released its long-awaited climate policy, which articulated an aspiration, but no commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2050. The Western Australian government approved a 50-year extension to the North West Shelf gas project in 2024. Public transport was free during the period from December 14, 2024 to February 5, 2025.
Legislation The Western Australian government shelved a bill to legislate a binding 2030 emissions target ahead of the 2025 state election.
See also
Climate change in Australia
References