Is Australia on track to reach net zero by 2050?
Last year, the Australian Government legislated to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
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How is Australia tracking towards net zero?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated we need to do more to ensure we have enough renewable energy to meet our targets. When we talk about the climate, we often discuss how Australia is tracking in reaching “net-zero”. So what does that even mean, and how far off are we?
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