Australia recommits to Paris agreement after Trump's withdrawal
by Gabrielle Chan from on (#2RJ81)
Energy minister Josh Frydenberg says he's disappointed with US decision but believes 26-28% emissions reductions by 2030 on 2050 levels are reasonable
The Coalition government has recommitted to Australia's emissions targets in the Paris agreement after Donald Trump's withdrawal but Malcolm Turnbull faces internal division as conservative MPs celebrated the American decision.
The energy and environment minister, Josh Frydenberg, said he was disappointed with Trump's decision but reiterated the Turnbull government's full commitment to the Paris deal.
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