Australia's coal and gas approvals draw criticism ahead of COP31

Australia has continued approving new coal and gas projects despite hosting the upcoming COP31 climate conference, raising questions about the country's climate commitments.

First covered Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article

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