Wong keeps greenhouse emissions reduction target at 5pc

AUSTRALIA will not increase its emissions reduction target above five per cent until the world acts on climate change.

Climate Change Minister Penny Wong today announced the government would formally submit its existing 2020 target range for reducing emissions to the Copenhagen Accord.

Senator Wong said the decision to maintain the target range was consistent with the approach expected by other nations.

“Targets are only worthwhile if they are backed by a credible plan to meet them,” Senator Wong said.

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