Having released the National Climate Risk Assessment – a report full of apocalyptic climate warnings – earlier this week, the government has now announced its 2035 emissions reduction target.

It’s a range, not a single number: 62–70 per cent below 2005 levels. The government says it’s achievable and ambitious, backed by more renewables and industry support.

Critics say it adds little beyond what the states are already on track to deliver, the modelling leans on technology that doesn't exist yet, and it avoids difficult choices – such as stopping new coal and gas projects.

Today, contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis, on how ambitious this target really is, whether it can keep global warming to 1.5 degrees.

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Guest: Contributing editor of The New Daily, Amy Remeikis

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