Coal exports weaken Albanese's bid for Pacific influence

Australia's refusal to count export emissions undermines Albanese's bid to become a trusted security partner to Pacific nations.

Why it mattersAlbanese's bid to be a trusted partner to Pacific nations depends on climate action, not just words. Climate change is what Pacific leaders fear most.

AustraliaAustralia's Security Council ambitions and role as Pacific security partner hinge on closing the gap between climate promises and export emissions policy.

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267,000 Australian homes at risk from rising seas by 2100

The Climate Council projects more than 267,000 coastal properties will face damage from flooding by end of century.

Why it mattersHundreds of billions in property damage and lost land affects property values, insurance costs, and whether people can stay in coastal areas.