Chief scientist’s report flies in the face of previous recommendations on reducing electricity emissionsLess than two weeks ago,Alan Finkel told the Senate his landmark report would help Australia meet the commitments it made in Paris to reduce its economy-wide emissions by 28% below 2005 levels by 2030.
But his recommendations on the future of the National Electricity Market, released nowadays, or appear to fly in the face of those very commitments. Related: Finkel review anticipates lower power prices,but feeble electricity emissions target This conclusion appears to have been crafted to fit with the politics of the present government. Related: Voters care more approximately power prices than emissions – Guardian fundamental poll Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com