Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
Summary
Australia has announced a new plan to cut its carbon emissions by at least 62% from 2005 levels by 2035. This new target is a raise from the previous goal of a 43% reduction by 2030 and aligns with recommendations from the Climate Change Authority. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to confirm this commitment at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York.Key Facts
- Australia aims to reduce carbon emissions by at least 62% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels.
- The previous target was a 43% reduction by 2030.
- The Climate Change Authority recommended a reduction between 62% and 70%.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports this target as being backed by science.
- Australia faces more extreme weather due to climate change impacts, such as droughts, bushfires, and floods.
- The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C above late 19th-century levels.
- Despite new targets, Australia's reliance on fossil fuels continues, with projects like the North West Shelf gas project extension being approved.
- The opposition and other political groups have differing views on the climate targets and actions needed.
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