Australia rules out committing to methane reduction target
ABC News
Australia has ruled out promising to cut methane emissions by 30% by the end of the decade in a stance that will add to criticism the country is a laggard in addressing climate change
CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia on Thursday ruled out promising to cut methane emissions by 30% by the end of the decade in a stance that will add to criticism that the country is a laggard in addressing climate change.
Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor announced his government’s decision before he was to fly with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to a U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
The United States and the European Union pledged in September to the 30% methane reduction target.
Taylor said the only way Australia could achieve that target would be to reduce numbers of cattle and sheep.
