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Australia Rejects Trump-Inspired Net Zero Abandonment
Australian Coalition leaders reject calls to abandon net zero emissions target despite Trump's win, highlighting economic concerns and commitment to nuclear energy.
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National PartyLiberal PartyCoalitionAustralian GovernmentEu
David LittleproudBridget MckenzieSimon BirminghamPeter DuttonMatt CanavanKeith PittDonald TrumpChris BowenBarnaby Joyce
- What is McKenzie's position on the net zero target, and what concerns does she express?
- McKenzie supports the net zero target but criticizes the speed and cost of emission reduction targets set by state and federal governments.
- What is Littleproud's stance on abandoning the net zero target, and what are his reasons?
- Littleproud opposes abandoning the net zero target, emphasizing Australia's economic interests and the potential for tariffs on commodities if the country leaves the Paris agreement.
- What is Bowen's perspective on a potential second Trump administration and its impact on climate policy?
- Bowen, Australia's climate change minister, believes a second Trump administration might not fully act on its anti-climate rhetoric.
- What is Birmingham's view on the Coalition's commitment to net zero, and what role does he see for nuclear technology?
- Birmingham confirms the Coalition's commitment to net zero by 2050, highlighting the importance of nuclear technology to achieve this goal.
- What was the reaction of key figures in the Australian Coalition to a push to abandon the net zero by 2050 target after Trump's election?
- Following Trump's win, several Nationals backbenchers suggested reconsidering the net zero by 2050 policy, but key figures like Littleproud, McKenzie, and Birmingham rejected this.