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Australia, the future president of the COP, still highly dependent on coal
Australia is about to lead the COP31 Climate negotiations. But the country is caught up in the news: its High Court of Justice has just opposed the extension of a coal mine, which is too dangerous for the climate. A decision that highlights the country's great dependence on coal. It accounts for 9% of Australian GDP. Massively exported production, allowing Australia to present a declining emissions balance while increasing its coal production