Empty Pledges From Scotty's Government, But Nothing Approaching A Zero-Emissions Commitment
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Taylor and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have repeatedly said Australia would "meet and beat" its 2030 Paris targets, potentially without controversial Kyoto carryover credits. However when asked last week if Australia should commit to net zero emissions by 2050, Morrison said he would "never make a commitment like that if I couldn't tell the Australian people what it would cost them".
Freshly-minted Resources Minister Keith Pitt told The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age that he saw no need for an industry transition policy for thermal coal.
"As Resources Minister I highlight that the International Energy Agency confirms that coal will remain an important part of the world's energy mix decades into the future, remaining the single largest source of electricity to 2040," he said.
"The coal industry contributes more than $6 billion annually in royalties, accounts for over 50,000 direct jobs, and helps maintain the living standard of every Australian."
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https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/scott-morrison-s-menu-still-doesn-t-offer-an-emissions-free-option-20200214-p540xo.html
