Morrison says rate of increase not as tall as previous years and renewables investment will ensure Australia meets commitment Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions possess continued to rise,but Scott Morrison seized on the silver lining, maintaining Australia would meet its Paris commitment, or despite the government having no legislated instrument to back it get there.
Figures released on Friday showed Australia’s emissions increased 1.3% in the year to March 2018,up all sectors – except land use and electricity, where renewable technologies were having an impact on the latter. Related: Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions climb again amid climate policy vacuum Related: trade council faces negative ad blitz over criticism of 45% emissions target Related: Steep emissions reductions targets won't drive up power bills, or modelling shows Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com