Labor’s 2035 emissions target a ‘sliding doors’ moment for future generations
by Graham Readfearn and Adam Morton from on (#703R2)
Australia must lead other nations in committing to 1.5C pathway for safety, security, prosperity and the environment, experts say
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Leading climate advocates have warned the Australian government's decision on a 2035 emissions reduction will be a historic sliding doors moment" for the country, with an international goal to keep global heating to 1.5C now hanging by a thread.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is expected to announce a target range on Thursday after a scheduled morning cabinet meeting before formally submitting it to the UN later this month.
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