– Australia’s climate policy under scrutiny after re-election
– Pacific voices push for fossil fuel phase-out
‐ Renewable targets clash with coal, gas exports
Climate activists are urging re-elected Australian PM Anthony Albanese to stop new coal and gas projects and accelerate the country’s shift to renewables. Despite a pledge to get 82% of electricity from renewables by 2030, critics say fossil fuel exports still threaten global climate goals.
Pacific youth groups emphasize the link between climate change and rising living costs, calling for a future free from both. Activists warn that without ending fossil fuel production, Australia’s climate action will remain inadequate.
Labor’s victory presents a chance for bold reforms, but environmentalists insist that true progress demands halting fossil fuel expansion.
