Analysis: In sharp switch, Australia votes for climate action

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Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions. They will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation. Labor aims to boost demand for electric vehicles and speed up renewable energy developments. It was shunned at last year's climate summit for failing to match other rich nations' ambitious targets.

1 month ago·Melbourne, Australia

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Reuters

Analysis: In sharp switch, Australia votes for climate action

By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE - Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions, who will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation. The country's biggest polluters in mining, oil and gas and building materials face a gradual tightening of allowed carbon

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Analysis-In sharp switch, Australia votes for climate action

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions, who will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation. Read full story

1 month ago·Malaysia

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IBTimes

Analysis - In Sharp Switch, Australia Votes For Climate Action

Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions, who will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation.

1 month ago·United States

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South China Morning Post

Australia votes for climate action with rejection of coal-loving Morrison

The election result, with the pivotal role climate change played, represents a remarkable shift for Australia, one of the world’s biggest per capita carbon emitters and top coal and gas exporters.

1 month ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

In sharp switch, Australia votes for climate action

MELBOURNE: Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions, who will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation. The country's biggest polluters in mining, oil and gas a

1 month ago·Singapore

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Financial Post

In sharp switch, Australia votes for climate action

MELBOURNE -- Australia's election has brought in a wave of Greens and independents pushing for aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions, who will pressure the incoming Labor government to step up its climate plans if it wants to pass any legislation. Read More

1 month ago·Canada

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