With 2035 emissions targets set, what Australia does next will help shape global efforts to keep 1.5°C alive
Wed 24 Sep 2025
This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. He will bring something important: Australia’s new 2035 emission cut target of 62–70% on 2005 levels.
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