Chubb review recommends new integrity body for Australian carbon credits scheme
by Adam Morton and Peter Hannam from on (#67M55)
Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions
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A review of Australia's controversial carbon credit system has recommended significant changes to how it is managed, but dismissed claims the scheme lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
The review panel, led by the former national chief scientist Prof Ian Chubb, found government agency the Clean Energy Regulator should be stripped of some of its roles running and overseeing the system to enhance confidence and transparency".
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