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Australia's government won't rule out using carbon emissions to set speed limits, sparking debate.
The Australian federal government has not ruled out considering carbon emissions when setting speed limits or road widths, prompting criticism.
During a Senate hearing, Infrastructure Minister Anthony Chisholm declined to permanently exclude the possibility, noting states set speed limits under national rules.
The issue arose after a proposed rural speed limit reduction from 100 km/h to 70 km/h was scrapped following state opposition.
A government consultation paper cited up to 25% higher fuel use at 100 km/h versus 90 km/h, linking speed to emissions.
Officials said emissions analysis was part of standard safety assessments, not a policy driver.
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan called the idea “absurd,” warning climate targets could increasingly dictate daily decisions.
El gobierno de Australia no descarta el uso de emisiones de carbono para fijar límites de velocidad, provocando un debate.