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The Greens remain in negotiations with the government over the proposed climate bill which will enshrine an emissions reduction target in law.

In the first of a new weekly column, Guardian Australia’s environment editor argues the Albanese government will be judged on what it actually achieves to tackle climate change

The Greens will put forward climate trigger laws to parliament, as they continue to negotiate with the Labor government over its emissions reduction target.

*Screams into oblivion*

Australia sees the world's climate emergency as an opportunity to create jobs, the new Labor government said on Wednesday, introducing legislation to enshrine an emissions reduction target.

The government introduces a bill to legislate Australia must reduce its emissions by 43 per cent by 2030, but threatens to walk away if it can't find enough support.

The climate minister’s bill is a good start on climate decision-making. It could be a lot better, but it begins a process of much-needed recovery.

Chris Bowen has urged renewed action on climate change, introducing a bill locking in emissions reduction targets for the end of the decade.

PM says if Australia didn’t export coal there would be ‘replacement coal from other countries that’s likely to produce higher emissions’

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