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Australia's COP31 Hosting Contradicted by New Fossil Fuel Projects

6/21/2025

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Australia is under fire for hosting COP31 while simultaneously greenlighting new fossil fuel projects, casting doubt on its climate leadership. Critics highlight the North West Shelf gas project as a glaring contradiction, warning it could unleash substantial greenhouse gas emissions and threaten global climate commitments. The call for genuine action grows louder as the stakes rise.

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Australia is under fire for hosting COP31 while simultaneously greenlighting new fossil fuel projects, casting doubt on its climate leadership. Critics highlight the North West Shelf gas project as a glaring contradiction, warning it could unleash substantial greenhouse gas emissions and threaten global climate commitments. The call for genuine action grows louder as the stakes rise.