Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim

Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions – largely involving cost to overseas customers, not AustraliansFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereUniversity energy researchers say their modelling of the economics of Australia reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions – used by the Nationals and some Liberal MPs as part of a justification to drop the goal – has been misrepresented.The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has repeatedly claimed that reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions would “cost Australians $9tn”, pointing to the work of Net Zero Australia (NZA). Continue reading...

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