Australia falling behind the rest of the world in tackling climate change

BOM image of Cyclone Debbie making landfall near Airlie Beach, QLD, 28 March 2017

BOM image of Cyclone Debbie making landfall near Airlie Beach, QLD, 28 March 2017 Source: AAP

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A leading climate change expert says Australia is falling behind the rest of the world in tackling the issue, saying a critical window for action is closing.

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