Bowen says cutting emissions by more than 70% ‘not achievable’ as 2035 target criticised from all sides
by Dan Jervis-Bardy from on (#7043Q)
Albanese says 62% to 70% range represents the sweet spot' as Coalition rejects economy wrecking' target while Greens label it a betrayal'
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The Albanese government insists its new 2035 emissions reduction target of 62% to 70% represents the maximum level of ambition", as climate campaigners warn it falls short of what Australia should be doing to combat global heating.
The climate change minister, Chris Bowen, said a 2035 target above 70% on 2005 levels was not achievable" as he claimed the government's new goal was aligned with the global aim of limiting temperature rise to 1.5C.
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