# Chris Barrie

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### 42.1% Renewables Record Undermined by Coal & Gas Exports, Climate Summit Warns
2026-07-28 09:11:58 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Australia's grid hit 42.1% renewable power in Q2 2026, slashing wholesale prices 47%, but a former defence chief says surging coal and gas exports are erasing those gains. Woodside's North West Shelf 40-year extension and new refinery plans lock in offshore emissions while the government avoids COP31 export limits.
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