Australian PM Resists New Climate Target as US, UK, EU Pledge Ambitious Emission Cuts

Prime Minister Scott Morrison looks on for the opening remarks of the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by United States President Joe Biden, in Sydney, Australia on April 22, 2021. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is betting on hydrogen technology as the way forward to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, rather than setting new climate targets like fellow industrialised nations.

On Thursday, the Leaders’ Summit on Climate was held online and chaired by U.S. President Joe Biden.