Limiting global warming is a matter of social justice, human rights and long-term development, and this imperative remains even if we cross the 1.5°C threshold. The 1.5°C target remains relevant.
House Bill 7705, the low carbon economy bill, could help the climate-vulnerable nation seize the economic opportunities that come with decarbonisation.
It's ironic that as scientific evidence on climate change and vaccines have become more compelling, public opinion on social media appears more divided.
Unlike war, environmental impacts are not accepted as a reason to seek asylum under international law. But this could change as Australia’s climate visa for citizens of small-island state Tuvalu legalises the status of the climate migrant.