Australia’s climate change minister has dismissed worries that the country’s large fossil fuel export sector could hinder global progress toward a fossil‑fuel‑free future. He is heading negotiations at the upcoming COP31 climate talks, where almost 200 nations will meet in Antalya, Turkey. The summit takes place amid geopolitical tensions and an oil‑price surge that has increased living costs worldwide. The article discusses how Australia’s stance may shape the conference’s outcomes.
Ahead of Cop31, climate change minister dismisses concerns about whether Australia as a major producer can keep the world moving away from fossil fuelsListen to the podcast: Chris Bowen on how he’ll reach consensus at Cop31Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAustralia has been urged to set aside support for its near US$100bn fossil fuel export industries and fight for a global agreement to move away from coal, gas and oil as its climate change minister, Chris Bowen, leads negotiations between nearly 200 countries at UN talks this week.Delegates will gather in the Turkish Mediterranean resort city of Antalya on Monday for Cop31, two weeks of climate talks held amid geopolitical turmoil, with conflict in the Middle East driving an oil price crisis that has raised living costs across the globe. Continue reading...
