Richest Australian Rinehart Joins Push Against Costs of Net Zero

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has urged the country to ditch its pursuit of net zero emissions, insisting the costs of climate action will devastate sectors from healthcare to logistics and defense.

The billionaire, who has frequently criticized climate science and green policies, adds to a strengthening global pushback against efforts to slash greenhouse gas pollution, a movement that’s been emboldened by President Donald Trump’s moves to curb activity in the US.