Australia risks being a ‘state sponsoring greenwashing’ if it relies on carbon offsets, expert warns

The wild west approach needs to end,' says climate scientist Bill Hare, amid warning targets should be met by cuts in absolute emissions

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The Australian government risks becoming a state sponsoring greenwashing" if it keeps allowing companies to use carbon offsets without much tighter regulations, according to a member of an expert panel advising the UN on net zero climate pledges.

The UN panel released recommendations at the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt for corporations, regions and policymakers around the world on credible net zero pledges.

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