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ustralia will target
greenhouse gas emissions cuts of 26-28% from 2005 levels by 2030, the
government announced on Tuesday.
Canberra’s claims this was a “strong, credible and
responsible” contribution to global climate action were met with derision at
home and abroad.
“Australia’s weak target is another serious blow to its
international reputation,” said Marshall Islands foreign minister Tony de Brum.
“It’s very difficult to understand why a sundrenched
Australia needs five years more than the United States to achieve a 26 to 28%
emissions reduction.”
Read the RTCC
story - “Anger as Australia unveils ‘weak’ climate pledge”.
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