Queensland state LNP backs Labor’s emission cuts of 75% by 2035 drawing ire from federal colleagues
by Eden Gillespie, Amy Remeikis, Sarah Basford Canale from Environment | The Guardian on (#6M4PN)
We must do all we can to become more sustainable', says shadow environment minister
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Queensland's Liberal National party has backed one of the most ambitious emission reduction targets in Australia - much to the disappointment of some of their federal counterparts.
While the federal opposition is still yet to unveil mid-term climate targets as part of its net zero by 2050 promise, the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has decisively ruled out joining his state counterparts in their ambitious pledge.
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