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NSW plan to offer emissions offsets with car registration sends wrong message, critics say

NSW plan to offer emissions offsets with car registration sends wrong message, critics say

Government told to focus on boosting uptake of electric vehicles, public transport, cycling and walking rather than offset ‘gimmick’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDrivers in New South Wales will be offered the chance to buy carbon offsets when they renew their car registration in a step critics have described as a “gimmick” that could undermine efforts to cut transport emissions.The NSW treasurer and energy minister, Matt Kean, announced the scheme on Friday saying it would give people “looking for practical ways to take action on climate change” more ways to cut their emissions.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup

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