Australia’s ‘immoral’ coalmine decision akin to drowning Pacific neighbours, Tuvalu climate minister declares

Labor government has undermined case to co-host 2026 UN climate summit with island nations, Dr Maina Talia declares

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Tuvalu's climate minister says Australia's decision to approve three coalmine expansions calls into question the country's claim to be a member of the Pacific family" and undermines the Australian case to co-host the 2026 UN climate summit with island nations.

Dr Maina Talia said last week's mine approvals, which analysts say could generate more than 1.3bn tonnes of carbon dioxide across their lifetime once the coal is shipped and burned overseas, was a direct threat to our collective future".

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