Feb 15, 2021 05:00 AM EST
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison s attempt to pursue better climate policies faces opposition from the nation s ruling Liberal-National coalition. This puts Morrison in a tough spot because the international community is also putting pressure on him to do something.
Australia s fight on net-zero emissions
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Australia s Ruling Party Opposes Prime Minister s Climate Policy; PM Put in a Tough Spot
Mr. Morrison, a longtime critic of taking hard actions against climate change, has recently shown a willingness to step towards a net-zero emissions goal, although gradually.
He implied earlier this month that he was open to pursuing a zero-emissions target, a path adopted by increasing numbers of major economies. However, it was resisted by Australia s ruling coalition.