Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
by Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspon from Environment | The Guardian on (#7187Q)
Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions - largely involving cost to overseas customers, not Australians
University energy researchers say their modelling of the economics of Australia reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions - used by the Nationals and some Liberal MPs as part of a justification to drop the goal - has been misrepresented.
The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has repeatedly claimed that reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions would cost Australians $9tn", pointing to the work of Net Zero Australia (NZA).
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