Reported CO2 cuts: what Green groups say
WHAT GREEN GROUPS THINK ABOUT EMISSION REDUCTION TARGET
The Abbott government is reportedly considering adopting a target to cut carbon emissions by 15-25 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.
"They're like naughty school kids on the way home on the bus trying to change their F for fail to a B on climate change." - Australian Conservation Foundation Kelly O'Shanassy.
"If they are considering it this would be a big fail. It would certainly leave us at the back of the pack." - Climate Institute chief executive John Connor
"It is important ... that Mr Abbott doesn't force Australia into the path of lowest common denominator." - Opposition Leader Bill Shorten
"The only thing worse than a target that low would be if Labor backs it, and continues to match the Abbott government's woeful level of 'ambition' for limiting global warming." - Senator Larissa Waters
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