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

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.

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

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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