The Nationals are dragging out internal government negotiations that will let Australia sign up to a net zero by 2050 commitment, with Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce refusing to reveal what terms will win their support.
Climate change and energy transition were back in the latest Intergenerational Report released on Monday, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admitting the impacts would affect the economy and future budgets.
The lack of an Australian commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will be the question that follows Prime Minister Scott Morrison both internationally and at home, for as long as the pledge remains unmade.
How fast does Australia need to reduce greenhouse emissions to play its fair part in responding to the global climate emergency?One answer jumps out: "net-zero emissions by 2050".
It is not often so many of the nation's doctors come together to ask the Australian government to change tack, but we recognise that this country has a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a different future.
