Australian Quote by Tony Abbott
“Another big problem with any Australian emissions reduction scheme is that it would not make a material difference to atmospheric carbon concentrations unless the big international polluters had similar schemes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Parliament, 2007 Climate Policy Debate
Domestic emission cuts are ineffective without comparable international action.
In simple terms: Local efforts need global partners.
Push for global cooperation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- national legislation
- global treaties
- industry regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can Australia lead by example?
- What mechanisms ensure other nations follow suit?
Relying solely on national policy may have limited impact.