Scientists criticise new 2035 climate target; Trump unveils military plans to counter China
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said that the government’s climate targets did not go further enough to cope with climate change, but that Australia’s emissions aim to reduce the 2005 levels by 62-70 percent of 2035 percent, and said that he “understood” and “respect” and “respect”.
“We do not need to surrender to the commentators who say that we should do more. The government is doing it and the government is not only a target yesterday, but a comprehensive plan to help us reach there.”
“I believe that acting according to climate change is a great economic opportunity for our country. I really believe, but I believe that it should be carefully managed and calibrated carefully, the biggest economic transition in the history of our country needs to be carefully handled … and to present my job.”
Minister of Energy and Climate Change Chris Bowen.Credit: Dominic Lorrimer
Bowen also said that if the transition to clean energy is delayed, the electricity prices will be higher.
“Modeling was made to help the government make a decision in national interests. The target we put forward yesterday is the best economic model for the country and prices will be higher if we delay the transition or claim that it is not realized,” he said.
Bowen told Radio National National, who responded to criticism that the 2035 target is not ambitious enough to combat the envisaged effects of climate change: “A target of more than 70 [per cent] It will include unacceptable environmental, social and economic costs for our country. ”
He asked if Australia’s announcement would affect the proposal to host Australia’s UN’s next -year -old climate summit, COP31: “The situation strongly supports our Pacific offer… And the situation supports our offer of the majority of the election zone.”
The final decision on who will host the summit is expected to be made this month.
