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Will Australia push for fossil fuel exit at UN talks?

The heat is on Australia as chief negotiator at the COP31 UN climate conference to forge a path away from coal and gas, and to protect Pacific neighbors facing rising sea levels.

  • Australia hosts UN climate talks and faces pressure to support fossil fuel exit.
  • Nation pledges renewable energy but hasn't committed to phasing out fossil fuels.
  • Critics criticize Australia's vague transition promises and approval of 38 new fossil fuel projects.

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