Australia promises net zero emissions by 2050 but won't make it law

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Australia, long under fire as one of the world's top producers of coal and gas, says it will target net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but won't make it law.

The investment will reduce the costs of technologies such as clean hydrogen and increase their use, he said.Morrison has been in a political bind over climate change. He needs the support of rural voters who oppose reducing emissions as he heads into an election that must take place by May, but much of the wider Australian population wants the government to do more.On Tuesday, Morrison sought to downplay any threat to domestic industries and jobs as a result of reducing emissions.

“I also want to protect the Australian way of life, especially in rural and regional areas. The Australian way of life is unique.” Critics said Morrison's plan was too weak and does not prepare the Australian economy for a rapidly evolving world. "Australia cannot keep relying on coal and gas exports because these industries are on the way out and if those workers are not helped with the transition, they will be left high and dry."

 

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By 2050, this planet will be hell fire..

Why would you post a picture that appears to be a nuclear power plant when the article’s about coal?

'Of all the developed countries, Australia has the poorest standing on climate' Bas Eickhout, member of European Parliament

Lol…we gonna try, but no promises!

They plan to ask pretty please? So effective in the past. Ugh! A portion of Aus OZONE layer was depleted in the 80s via pollution of refrigerates & aerosols. Climate change was initially most noticed in that region- before we knew what it was. Remember proximity to Antarctica...

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