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The Conversation’s readers say loud and clear that climate change is the hot-button issue at this month’s federal election. But that sentiment is at stark odds with the rhetoric on the campaign trail, where the impending global catastrophe barely rates a mention.
In the absence of any useful climate debate, Climate Analytics – a research organisation led by Murdoch University’s Bill Hare – has crunched some numbers. They analysed the 2030 emissions-reduction policies of the Coalition, Labor, the Greens and the “teal” independents to determine the level of global warming that would align with each policy.
The results are alarming. The Coalition’s approach is consistent with a very dangerous 3℃ of global warming. Labor’s platform is slightly better, but only policies by the Greens and the “teal” independents are consistent with keeping global warming at or below the Paris Agreement’s guard rail of 1.5℃.
As Hare writes, the onus is on the next parliament to protect Australians from climate catastrophe. “On May 21,” he says, “Australian voters have a chance to send a clear message about the kind of world we want to leave for future generations.”
We hope this, and other expert coverage in coming weeks, will help you make the most informed decision.
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Nicole Hasham
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