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Albanese calls out climate injustice abroad while backing coal at home
Original: Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described climate impacts overseas as 'the very definition of climate injustice', while his government continues to approve and support new coal projects and exports at home. Critics say the two positions are irreconcilable, pointing to Australia's role as one of the world's largest fossil fuel exporters, while the government defends coal as necessary for jobs and energy security during the transition.
Why now: Commentators are highlighting the apparent contradiction between Albanese's climate rhetoric abroad and his government's continued support for coal mining and exports.
Anthony AlbaneseAustraliaThe Guardian
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- Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal · The Guardian
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