Environmental groups have welcomed the New South Wales Government’s decision to legislate greenhouse gas emissions targets, but say it goes against recent energy decisions.
Under new rules announced Thursday, the state will legislate emissions reduction targets of at least 50 percent by 2030 and net zero by 2050, and create an independent Department of Climate Change, Energy and Energy. . environment and water.
NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Environment Penny Sharp said climate change was already harming the state with more frequent and extreme weather events.credit: Kate Geraghty
Thursday’s announcement, which was initially flagged during the election period, could see the government spend taxpayer money to keep Ellering, the country’s largest coal-fired power station, open longer than its owners intended. This took place just weeks after the couple announced they had sex.
Dr Jennifer Rayner, head of advocacy at the Climate Council, said the extension of the error ring made it impossible to ensure emissions targets were met.
“To tackle the climate crisis, it is critical that we end the error ring on time. The science is clear: there is no room for expanding our coal base,” she said.
“The renewable energy boom is our best bet to tackle the climate crisis. NSW will create thousands of new clean energy jobs, lower electricity bills and provide homes and businesses with reliable power.” We can continue to provide supply, but this would require us to rule out keeping Ellering open beyond 2025.”
The New South Wales Government says new legislation addressing emissions reduction targets will help the transition to renewable energy.credit: james brickwood
The government says the new law will attract tens of billions of dollars in private investment, support the transition to renewable energy, ease pressure on electricity bills for households and businesses, and create thousands of jobs.
NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Environment Penny Sharp said climate change was already taking a toll on the state with more frequent extreme weather events, droughts, floods and other disasters.