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Abbott says Australia's climate target is 'economically responsible'

  • Written by The Conversation
imageEnvironment Minister Greg Hunt, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announce new climate targets.Lukas Coch/AAP

Australia will take a target of reducing emissions by 26-28% on 2005 levels by 2030 to the Paris climate conference, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott leaving the way open to attend the meeting if a significant...

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