Former chief scientist Penny Sackett slams NSW Labor on emissions
Penny Sackett said the Minns government’s targets were “insufficient for consistency” to hold heating as close to 1.5 degrees Celsius as possible.
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Penny Sackett said the Minns government’s targets were “insufficient for consistency” to hold heating as close to 1.5 degrees Celsius as possible.
NSW commits to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030
Under the new rules, announced on Thursday, the government will also create a new stand-alone Department for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water.
Energy Minister Penny Sharpe insists the state will still be able to hit its targets even if it strikes a deal to keep the Eraring power station open.
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