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Former Australian leaders urge Coalition to exit Paris climate accord
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce and Keith Pitt have called for the Coalition to abandon the Paris climate agreement, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized opposition leader Peter Dutton for opposing emissions reduction targets.
In short:
- Joyce and Pitt argue that the economic impact of the Paris agreement outweighs its environmental goals.
- Dutton opposes the government's 43% emissions reduction target by 2030, claiming it is unattainable.
- Albanese accuses Dutton of abandoning climate commitments and being "afraid of the future."
Key quote:
“You cannot destroy the economy for the purposes of a policy. The political reality that sits behind that is if the lights go out and the economy is shelled out, you’ll get voted out.”
— Barnaby Joyce, former Nationals Leader
Why this matters:
The debate reflects a deep division within Australian politics on balancing economic and environmental priorities. With climate change increasingly impacting global and local communities, the direction Australia takes could have significant ramifications for its environmental and economic future.
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Disputes among wealthy nations stall progress on climate change victim fund
Internal disagreements among rich countries are hindering the establishment of a crucial global fund aimed at aiding victims of climate change.
In short:
- Wealthy countries are at odds over board representation for a new global fund to aid climate disaster victims.
- The EU and the U.S. disagree on whether major donors should have more seats on the board.
- These disputes have delayed the board's formation, potentially postponing crucial aid for communities affected by climate disasters.
Key quote:
“With our group, Russia is blocking all the appointments. We were unable to resolve it at COP28 in person, so everybody’s held hostage. This is still the case.”
— Ukrainian negotiator
Why this matters:
This impasse among wealthy nations underscores the urgency of resolving bureaucratic and political hurdles to provide timely support to those most affected by climate change.
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Secretive court system poses threat to Paris climate deal, says whistleblower
A secretive investor court system poses a real threat to the Paris climate agreement, activists have said, as governments taking action to phase out fossil fuels face a slew of multimillion-dollar lawsuits for lost profits.
www.dw.com
Shell ordered to reduce CO2 emissions in watershed ruling
A Dutch court has ordered Shell to bring its emissions in line with the Paris climate targets. Claimants had argued that Shell had violated human rights by fueling the climate crisis.
www.newsweek.com
Greta Thunberg says science shows Joe Biden not doing enough on climate change
Greta Thunberg, who encouraged her social media followers to vote for Biden in 2020, said the president's current climate policies are not in line with efforts to keep global temperatures below 1.5 degrees Celsius - a crucial global warming benchmark set by the Paris climate conference.
www.theguardian.com
Biden to 'hit ground running' as he rejoins Paris climate accords
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www.washingtonpost.com
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