
Australia urged to increase climate goal after UK announces ambitious 81% reduction target
Source: The Guardian
One expert says climate targets can seem abstract but matter because they serve as an ‘investment signal’ to cashed up investorsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe UK’s announcement of an 81% emissions cut below 1990 levels by 2035 shows the Australian government should set an ambitious climate target that will quickly drive investment and create clean industries, experts say.The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, was praised by campaigners and experts after confirming the pledge at the Cop29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, though they said it would need to be...