Two charts in Australia's 2023 climate statement show we are way off track for net zero by 2050
- Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
Adwo, ShutterstockClimate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced Australia is “within striking distance” of the government’s 2030 emissions reduction target.
The good news was in the 2023 Climate Statement he tabled in parliament late last week.
Our commitment under the Paris Agreement is to reduce emissions of...





