The Australian prime minister has said he will steer clear of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s approach to addressing climate change—via aggressive emissions targets—and would instead continue developing new technologies to deliver renewable energy to the country. “We are working to our plan, in Australia’s national interest,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters. When questioned on why he did not follow the lead of other industrialised nations by setting ambitious, mid-term climate targets, the prime minister responded, “The plan that we’re pursuing is being done through technology.” “I noticed one large economy last night [during the Leaders’ Summit on Climate], who made a big commitment, very big commitment, I think it was 45 percent by 2030. They also announced a $170 per ton carbon price,” he said. “I won’t be doing that in Australia,” he added. “I’ll be getting there by technology, not taxes.” Last week, 40 world leaders met …