Nationals leader David Littleproud firmly rejected backbench calls to abandon net zero ambitions post-Trump's election, emphasizing Australia's size and trading relationship in climate commitments.
Littleproud criticized the Albanese government's 2030 emissions reduction target, advocating for a more gradual approach to net zero that prioritizes economic stability alongside climate action.
While addressing Sky News, Littleproud highlighted the importance of maintaining Australia's position in global trade, warning that withdrawing from the Paris Agreement would harm farmers and the mining sector.
Littleproud championed the inclusion of nuclear energy in Australia's future power grid, suggesting that this, paired with gas and coal, could lead to a sustainable energy strategy.
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