In response to Woodside’s Fourth Quarter results released today, the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) said taking pride in a ‘year of record production’ while climate change wreaks havoc on Australians was a bitter pill to swallow.
CCWA Executive Director Matt Roberts said that in 2025, Woodside claims to have produced more fossil fuels than ever before.
“But as Woodside keeps its foot on the gas, Australia is sweltering. Heat records have been tumbling across the country. This summer, once again lives and homes have been lost to bushfires,” Mr Roberts said.
“In Western Australia, after extreme temperatures last week, we’re gearing up for another heatwave in the coming days. Perhaps Woodside would like to buy naming rights to future heatwaves to take credit where it’s due?
“The Pilbara region, where Woodside operates its North West Shelf gas processing facility, is at the brunt of this extreme weather. In the region where Woodside exports billions of dollars' worth of gas from, communities are suffering as temperatures soar.
“Australians are experiencing the climate crisis in our everyday lives, as a direct result of fossil fuels like coal and gas being burnt. Meanwhile, Woodside is pursuing new fossil fuel projects like the Browse Basin gas development at Scott Reef, which will only make matters worse.
“It was 45 degrees in Melbourne yesterday, and parts of the country will reach 50 degrees today. How can Woodside be so proud of increasing their emissions while the rest of us suffer?
“We need our state and federal governments to wake up to the reality of climate change. We need a climate change act and for climate impacts to be factored into all planning through an overarching climate policy framework.
“Long-term sustainable planning that prioritises the health and safety of people needs to prevail over short-term profits and politics. “
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