Oz Burns, Sydney Chokes And Its Government Pledges Support Of Shiny New Hydrogen Economy

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Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor told the summit on Tuesday Australia was committed to the Paris agreement and on track to meet and beat its target set for 2030.

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As well, he used the speech to announce Australia would take part in a new initiative known as the Leadership Group for Industry Transition, aimed at cleaning up the world's heaviest greenhouse gas emitting industries such as steel, cement, aluminium, aviation and shipping.

Mr Taylor said strong messages and targets alone would not address climate change, no matter how ambitious. "The world needs action to reduce emissions and Australia believes technology will be a key driver of the global transition to lower emissions," he said.

Australia's focus was on working with industry, researchers and international partners on "priority technology" such as hydrogen. A national hydrogen strategy was launched last month, outlining the benefits not only in terms of emissions, but the domestic economy and exports.

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https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6534752/clean-up-rules-on-carbon-trading-minister/