Pacific Islands
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
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Polluting countries pressured to act, or foot the bill for climate damage
Big polluters like Australia face demands to establish a compensation scheme for countries impacted by climate change.
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Australia may seek forgiveness, rather than permission, for Kyoto carryover
Australia to take increasingly isolationist approach to climate action, as Morrison defies advice that climate diplomacy is good for the economy and the planet.
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