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

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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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