The Australian government has achieved its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030, despite ongoing concerns from the opposition. The target means emissions need to fall from around 440 million tonnes to 352 million tonnes.
The Australian government has declared its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 has been accomplished, despite ongoing concerns from the opposition about the achievability of this target.
Government’s Achievement
According to a report by Jacob Greber, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, has stated that “pollution is coming down” due to the implementation of robust reforms and pragmatic policies. The minister also claimed that the Coalition cannot even name a 2030 target, let alone achieve it.
Target Achievement
The target in question means that Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions need to fall from around 440 million tonnes to 352 million tonnes by 2030. Quarterly data suggests that emissions have largely stalled since the pandemic, at about 440 million tonnes.
Coalition’s Concerns
The Coalition continues to question the achievability of this target, which was taken to the 2022 election and enshrined in law later that month.
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Key Points
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Australian government declares mission accomplished in reducing greenhouse gas emissions to meet 43% reduction target by 2030.
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Department of Climate Change and Energy’s latest annual scorecard shows emissions falling 42.6% compared to 2005 level, tracking 3% below “emissions budget”.
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Government’s decision to expand capacity investment scheme and introduce national vehicle emissions scheme contribute to reduction.
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Climate Change Authority advises government needs more time to assess impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on global energy and emissions policies before releasing Australia’s 2035 emissions pledge.
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Coalition questions achievability of government’s target, with quarterly data showing emissions have largely stalled since pandemic at about 440 million tonnes.
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