The budget should have been a road to Australia's low-emissions future. Instead, it's a flight of fancy
- Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
ShutterstockLooking at other nations around the world, the path to cutting greenhouse gas emissions seems clear.
First, developwind and solar energy and battery storage to replace coal- and gas-fired electricity. Then, replace petrol and diesel cars with electric vehicles running off carbon-free sources. Finally, replace traditionally made steel,...





