Greenhouse target debate needs to be resolved

Wednesday, 04 April 2007 20:34

“There’s too much talk and too little action while we have the phoney war over targets.
Australia needs to set robust targets for 2020 and 2050.  The Prime Minister is trying to
make the debate about economic management and the ALP, for election purposes – but we need to get to the real issue about protecting our economy from global warming,” said Jeff Angel Director of the Centre.

“Our analysis of the emissions trading scheme developed by the states shows it would not meet its proposed target of 60% below 2000 levels by 2050, nor the types of targets being talked about for 2020.  Our federal leaders need to improve on the scheme.”

“Unless we have a scheme with effective targets then we will go to a lot of effort without much result.  The current shenanigans are a recipe for business, community and government confusion.”

“We are releasing the briefing notes in the run up to the report by the PM’s emissions trading taskforce expected mid-year.  Even though the PM refused to allow environment group representation on the taskforce, we are going to make sure we have a voice in the public debate,” Mr Angel said.