Prime Minister Scott Morrison is primed to commit to net zero emissions by 2050 ahead of the United Nations (U.N.) climate change summit after the coalition partner, the National Party agreed to the proposal over the weekend. As the U.N.’s 26th Climate Change Conference—or COP26—draws near, discussions stirred last week for Australia to adopt its own net zero targets, compounded by pressure from states and territories who have all committed to net zero by 2050 or earlier. But the possibility for a federal net zero plan drew out tensions within the coalition as some National Party members raised concerns the decision could undermine Australia’s economy, regional jobs, and energy security. However, despite this Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has said in an interview with ABC radio that he supported the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. “One hundred percent I’m on board with the goal of 2050 net zero emissions, …