Abbott government's 2030 emissions target dubbed 'pathetically inadequate'

Target of at least 26% below 2005 levels by 2030, to be taken to UN meeting in Paris in December, is less ambitious than most other developed countries

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The Abbott government will reportedly unveil a target for a reduction in Australia's greenhouse emissions of at least 26% below 2005 levels by 2030 - less ambitious than most other developed countries.