Net zero emissions by 2050: is it a controversial ambition and will the Coalition adopt it?
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#4ZS2J)
Given the madness in the political debate over a 2050 target, let's establish some basic facts
It's not news to observe that as soon as anyone mentions climate change policy in Australia, madness generally follows. A fresh outbreak of stupidity in the political debate has been triggered by Labor's decision last week to sign up to a net zero target by 2050.
Given the madness, let's look at net zero, and establish some basic facts.
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