Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
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Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

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Australia's plan to co-host the 2026 UN climate conference with Pacific nations met with criticism

ABC  

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Australian prime minister will take net zero target to COP26
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Australian prime minister will take net zero target to COP26

Associated Press  

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CNN  

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Advocates urge further climate action in Australia ahead of Glasgow COP26 conference

ABC  

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Australia faces international punishment for lagging on climate change action, former UN chief warns

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