Australia Rejects ‘Meaningless’ Emissions Goal Even After Fires

  • Roadmap on what technology to prioritize will soon be released
  • ‘A target without a plan is foolish,’ energy minister says

     

Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg
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Australia will avoid setting a long-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and instead devote attention to developing technologies that promote the transition to a low-carbon economy.