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Australia only nation to join US at pro-coal event at COP24 climate talks
Country’s stance described as ‘a slap in the face of our Pacific island neighbours’
- Ben Doherty
- The Guardian
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to coal – and its unwavering support for the United States – by appearing at a US government-run event promoting the use of fossil fuels at the…
Australia was the only country apart from the host represented at the event, entitled “US innovative technologies spur economic dynamism”, designed to “showcase ways to use fossil fuels as…
Its panel discussion was disrupted for several minutes by dozens of protesters who stood up suddenly during speeches, unfurling a…