Australia to face growing international pressure to improve 2030 emissions target
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from on (#5RMKH)
Morrison government rejects direct calls for action from Britain, the US, Europe and Pacific nations at Cop26
Pressure on the Australian government to lift its 2030 emissions target is expected to escalate and continue into next year, based on a document released by the British hosts at the Glasgow climate summit.
A summary of issues to be negotiated in the second week of the Cop26 talks includes a push for countries that have not improved their short-term targets to be told they are expected to do so in 2022.
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