Australia's Coalition wants to abandon short-term emissions reduction target

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Australia committed to cutting emissions by 26-28% by 2030, but the Coalition wants to ditch this target. The agreement is not legally binding, but missing targets can lead to consequences like loss of credibility. Australia is focusing on decarbonizing its economy, with the electricity sector leading the way. The Coalition plans to pursue nuclear power.