Australia may postpone its 2035 climate target announcement until after its election, citing uncertainty around the U.S. election outcome.
Adam Morton reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- Australia may miss its February 2025 deadline to announce its 2035 climate target, awaiting the US election results.
- A report suggests Australia could cut emissions by 65%-75% by 2035, but the government awaits further recommendations.
- Th U.S. election outcome could heavily influence global climate policy.
Key quote:
“A Harris presidency would likely see the U.S. continue to exert pressure on all countries, including Australia, to set a strong 2035 target as soon as possible.”
— Erwin Jackson, director of policy, Investor Group on Climate Change
Why this matters:
Delaying climate goals can slow global progress toward reducing emissions. The US election outcome may impact how aggressively other countries act to combat climate change.
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