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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

New push to bring Queensland’s lagging emissions targets into line with other states

A Queensland alumina refinery
Queensland could play a significant role in helping accelerate the transition to net zero, says climate policy expert Richie Merzian. Photograph: AAP

Environmental advocates have blasted Queensland’s emission target as “inadequate” and lagging behind other states, with the Greens preparing to introduce a bill that would more than double the current benchmark.

Critics say while the Queensland government’s renewable energy target is in line with other jurisdictions, the state falls short when it comes to emissions reductions.

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