Australian state to scrap emissions goals in revised climate bill

Published 08:19 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 08:19 on May 5, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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The government of an Australian state is preparing to drop formal emissions reduction targets, replacing them with alternative measures like green exports, carbon capture, and renewable energy.
The government of an Australian state is preparing to drop formal emissions reduction targets, replacing them with alternative measures like green exports, carbon capture, and renewable energy.


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