Emissions trading scheme hits brick wall
Labor does not have a majority in the Senate, so needs the support of the Australian Greens and both crossbench senators to get the ETS passed if the opposition votes against it.
The economic crisis has fuelled opposition to emissions trading, with critics saying now is not the time to put an extra levy on business.
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If they think they have economic problems now, wait until they warm up a few more degrees.