Don't burden future generations by leaving emissions cuts to them: Garnaut

By Tom Arup, Environment Editor
Updated May 29 2015 - 5:28pm, first published 4:55pm
Professor Ross Garnaut says Australia must not leave the burden of deep emissions cuts to future generations. Photo: Josh Robenstone
Professor Ross Garnaut says Australia must not leave the burden of deep emissions cuts to future generations. Photo: Josh Robenstone

Former climate adviser to two Labor governments Professor Ross Garnaut says Australia should ensure the heaviest burden of cutting greenhouse gases is not pushed onto future generations and new emissions targets should be set accordingly.