Australia Submits more Ambitious 2030 Emissions Target to UN

Despite being ravaged by floods, fires, and droughts, Australia has long been seen as a laggard on climate action Muhammad FAROOQ AFP

Australia's new center-left government submitted more ambitious emissions targets to the United Nations Thursday, seeking to end a decade of foot-dragging on climate change.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised the country's 2030 emissions reduction target to 43 percent, up from a more modest previous target of 26-28 percent, AFP said.