Global Briefing: Australian Government agrees to cap greenhouse gas emissions

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EU nature protection, the US coal to renewables transition, and China's renewables planning rules all feature in this week's Global Briefing

Australian Government agrees to cap greenhouse gas emissions Australia's Labour government has agreed to a cap on greenhouse gas emissions, as part of a deal with the Greens that should help progress...

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