Aussie PM promises a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030 – But warns fossil fuel companies to behave responsibly – Interested in that?
Essay by Eric Worrall
Owners of generators that use fossil fuels are confiscated was asked to “prioritize customers over profits”.
Climate change: Australia signs new carbon emissions target
By Tiffanie Turnbull
BBC News, SydneyAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced more ambitious climate goals for his country.
He has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030up from the previous conservative government’s target of between 26% and 28%.
Australia is one of the highest carbon emitters per capita in the world.
The goal is to bring the country more in line with other developed economies’ Paris climate accord commitments.
Canada is aiming for a 40% reduction by 2030 from 2005 levels, while the US is aiming for up to 52%.
“When I’ve talked to international leaders over the past few weeks, they’ve all welcomed Australia’s change of position,” said Mr Albanese, who took office last month, after briefing the United Nations. .
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-61822046
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also asked fossil fuel generators to put customers before profits.
Anthony Albanese tells energy companies they have a responsibility to customers as Sydney hospitals ask to save electricity
The Prime Minister has issued the warning amid an ongoing energy crisis along the east coast with households and even hospitals being told to save electricity after the market operator was forced to halted the electricity market across Australia for the first time since its inception.
David Wu Digital reporter
June 16, 2022 – 7:15 amPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned power companies to prioritize customers over profits with the energy crisis affecting households through hospitals.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) was forced to suspend the spot market for the first time since its inception in 1998 – which includes NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT – on Wednesday afternoon.
It said it “couldn’t function” as a supply shortage was blamed on a number of reasons including generators going offline, increased usage due to winter and international pressures such as war. Ukraine.
AEMO added that the unprecedented move was “the best way” to ensure a reliable electricity supply to Australian homes and businesses.
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Don’t forget since yesterday Australian Prime Minister Albanese has seized power at a price that generator owners claim is below the cost of production.In my view, stealing from the very companies he asked for must now fulfill their social conscience.
I’m struggling to think of the right word or phrase to describe, to really capture the incoherence of this moment. Perhaps WUWT readers can help?
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