Net zero plan ‘gambles people’s livelihoods’ on unproven technologies

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says he does not think it is smart to “gamble people’s livelihoods” on unproven technologies in an attempt to reach net zero by 2050.

It comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially committed Australia to a net zero emissions by 2050 target following an agreement with the Nationals. “It’s pretty clear here that the plan announced today is reliant on lots of things that we don’t have now,” Mr Canavan told Sky News host Peta Credlin.Read More

mattjcan 'Nationals Senator Matt: says he does not think it is smart to “gamble people’s livelihoods” on unproven technologies in an attempt to reach net zero by 2050.' It is about winning elections; which ScoMo believes he can with his marketing ploy to embrace NetZero.

mattjcan Sceptics said the same thing about steam trains, automobiles & airplanes over a century ago. Canavan is a dinosaur...evolution rewards those who adapt...history is all the proof that's needed.

mattjcan But you're okay gambling with the futures of people who'll have to live with the consequences of doing nothing?

mattjcan You could've had the most accurate headline in Sty 'News' history if you stopped after the word 'think'.

mattjcan Fixed it.

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mattjcan But it's OK to gamble farmers lives, farmland & the Aus groundwater that lies beneath that farmland for the benefit of gas companies such as shell Arrow Energy + Surat Gas Project? The long term impacts will be impossible to reverse. auspol qldpol

mattjcan Has silly Marty not heard of the Eveready batteries.. ‘stay away from the electrical matthew, get the maid to do that for you..?!!!’

mattjcan Toyota is selling a hydrogen powered car. How is that unproven technology.

mattjcan What proof does Canavan need?

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