Could Australia and the US become global climate leaders?

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After years of being a global disappointment on climate action, Washington has at long last passed the The Inflation Reduction Act which boosts renewable energy. The act is catching the attention of another country that’s historically lagged when it comes to climate action: Australia. A new left-wing government there has made bold statements about its plans to lower emissions. To discuss this, The World’s Marco speaks to Australia climate policy expert and author Ketan Joshi. 

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