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SYDNEY, May 2 (Reuters) - Australia’s second-largest state of Victoria on Sunday committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50% by 2030, based on 2005 levels, and to power all government operations like schools and hospitals with renewable energy within the next four years.
One of the world’s largest carbon emitters on a per capita basis, Australia is under mounting pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions after its centre-right federal government failed to match new targets pledged by the United States and others at a global climate summit.
Calling it an “ambitious” goal, the Victorian government, led by the centre-left Labor party, said the medium-term plans were in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change and with new targets announced by U.S. President Joe Biden at last month’s global summit.
Australia s Victoria state commits to halving emissions by 2030 Reuters 3 hrs ago
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SYDNEY, May 2 (Reuters) - Australia s second-largest state of Victoria on Sunday committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50% by 2030, based on 2005 levels, and to power all government operations like schools and hospitals with renewable energy within the next four years.
One of the world s largest carbon emitters on a per capita basis, Australia is under mounting pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions after its centre-right federal government failed to match new targets pledged by the United States and others at a global climate summit.
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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is in good spirits despite delaying his return to work until at least June, his deputy says.
Victoria s premier Daniel Andrews recovery from a fall is progressing well, despite his decision not to return to the job until at least June, his deputy says.
Mr Andrews suffered at least five broken ribs and an acute compression fracture of the T7 vertebra when he slipped on the steps of a holiday home on March 9.
The 48-year-old was released from hospital on March 15 and has been recovering at home since.
Victorian Daniel Premier is in good spirits according to Deputy Premier James Merlino
Batch of vaccines were not delivered One state has claimed a delivery of about 40,000 coronavirus vaccines were not delivered, as the federal government faces mounting criticism.
Politics by Rhiannon Tuffield 8th Apr 2021 12:45 PM Victorian authorities have revealed the federal government failed to deliver a batch of COVID-19 vaccines scheduled for last week, as frustration surrounding the rollout intensifies. The state was expecting a delivery of 40,000 doses last week, with Deputy Premier James Merlino airing concerns about the consistency from the Commonwealth. There has been significant disparities with the rollout between the states and Mr Merlino said Victoria had the capacity to vaccinate Victorians faster if the federal government stepped up.