September 18, 2025 6:22 PM

Australia raises emissions reduction target to 62% by 2035 Under Paris Agreement

Australia, one of the world's biggest polluters per capita, will aim to cut its carbon emissions by at least 62 per cent compared to 2005 levels over the next decade. The nation, which has faced global criticism for its continued reliance on fossil fuels, had previously pledged to reduce greenhouse gases by 43 per cent by 2030.   A landmark risk assessment commissioned by the government this week warned Australia faced a future of increasingly extreme weather conditions as a result of man...