Environment a hot topic for advocates during first half of 2023, according to lobbyists’ registry
Emissions-reduction plans, changes to fossil fuel subsidies, and the federal government's plan to transition to a net-zero carbon economy led the environment to become the most popular topic for advocates seeking to engage with officials in the first six months of the year, according to federal lobbying data.
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