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Policies for a low-emissions future

Towards net zero: A practical plan for Australia’s governments
Australia needs to act now to lift its rate of carbon emissions reduction, or it has little chance of reaching net zero by 2050.
31.10.2021 report

The Grattan car plan: practical policies for cleaner transport and better cities
Australia needs to switch to electric cars to cut carbon emissions, but we also need to ensure we don’t become more dependent on cars…
24.10.2021 report

Towards net zero: Practical policies to offset carbon emissions
Offsetting carbon emissions will be an essential part of Australia’s quest for net zero but must not become an excuse to delay cutting emissions.
10.10.2021 report

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Towards net zero: Practical policies to reduce agricultural emissions

Farmers should not be exempt from any Australian target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and governments should act now to curb agricultural emissions.

26.09.2021 report

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