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Australia accused of being 'out-of-step' on climate as G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal

The coal-fired Plant Scherer, one of the nation's top carbon dioxide emitters, stands in the distance in Juliette, Ga.

The IEAs report says that worldwide energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are on track to surge by 1.5 billion metric tons this year. Source: AP Photo/ Branden Camp

In a communique, the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan - plus the European Union said "international investments in unabated coal must stop now".


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In a communique, the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan - plus the European Union said "international investments in unabated coal must stop now".



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