Push for higher emissions reduction target
A group of climate science experts has warned the government Australia needs more policies to cut greenhouse gas pollution in line with international obligations.
"Climate change is becoming an economic wrecking ball and it's already having an impact," the Climate Council's Will Steffen said on Monday, calling for an emissions reduction target of 45-to-65 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, instead of 26-to-28 per cent.
The joint statement was released after the government's emissions data revealed last week showed a 0.9 per cent increase on levels in the September quarter compared to the previous year.
