Labor wants federal Parliament to declare a 'climate change emergency', with the party’s climate spokesperson Mark Butler tabling a motion calling for climate action
The Greens attempted to stage a stunt highlighting climate change in Canberra on Tuesday - unveiling a hot air balloon branded with warnings.
Greens MP Adam Bandt told reporters recognising the climate emergency was not aimed at"condemning" the government.He said drought, unprecedented fires and damage to the Great Barrier reef showed the threat posed by global warming was already gripping the nation. The Greens have called for Coalition MPs to be given a conscience vote on the matter.
“If there is any members that do not support this motion … need to be called out for being denialists,” he said.The Morrison government has defended its carbon emissions targets, saying the nation is on track to meet its commitments under the Kyoto and Paris agreements.When asked about the matter in Question Time, Energy Minister Angus Taylor said the government has an"enviable" record on meeting and beating its targets.
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