Australia facing increasing diplomatic pressure over climate inaction

Pieces of coal in Adelaide, Tuesday, September 17, 2019. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

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One of America's top diplomats is warning that simply committing to net zero by 2050 at COP26 may not be enough.

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