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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adam Morton

Albanese’s Oprah-style emissions target aims to please almost everyone but risks falling short on climate action

The Australian government has announced an Oprah Winfrey-style emissions target for 2035. It has tried to promise (nearly) everyone a prize.

By choosing a target range of a 62% to 70% cut compared with 2005 levels – based on long-awaited advice from the Climate Change Authority and its chair, Matt Kean – it has opted for a political solution.

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