Asia Pacific > Former Australian PM Abbott warns against new climate plan

Former Australian PM Abbott warns against new climate plan

Published 11:43 on June 7, 2017  /  Last updated at 11:51 on June 7, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Wednesday warned that the low emissions target (LET) emerging as a potential climate compromise would push up the country's electricity prices, sparking concerns that the Coalition’s right-wing faction might shoot down the new plan.
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Wednesday warned that the low emissions target (LET) emerging as a potential climate compromise would push up the country's electricity prices, sparking concerns that the Coalition’s right-wing faction might shoot down the new plan.


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