The Queensland government is debating increasing its renewable energy target despite having achieved less than half of its current objective. The state's existing target to reduce emissions by 50 per cent by the end of the decade was set back in 2015, but the government is now looking to create a more ambitious goal. As the cost for new projects rises by up to 40 per cent, achieving even the existing target will come at a significant cost to the resource-rich state. Queensland's 10-year energy strategy is due for release within weeks and will solidify the Palaszczuk government's position on climate ahead of the next election.
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