No avoiding the cost of inaction on climate, Anthony Albanese says in New York
Before United Nations meeting, prime minister says Australians knows the impact of global heating as well as anyone
TL;DR
- Australians understand the dangers of global warming and the urgency of climate action due to experiencing bushfires and floods.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for politicians to match the "bravery" of people who have faced climate adversity with strong action.
- Australia has set an "ambitious but achievable" target to reduce emissions by 62-70% on 2005 levels by 2035.
- The country is a leader in home battery installation, with over half a million installed in the past year.
- Australia is contributing A$100m to the Pacific Resilience Facility and A$350m for climate resilient infrastructure in the Pacific.
- Despite efforts in renewable energy and support for other nations, Australia remains one of the largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, with exports increasing.
- Albanese stated that Australia will achieve its emissions targets with a mixture of renewable power backed by gas.