Turnbull government, ignoring Trump election, proceeds with Paris climate agreement ratification

By Peter Hannam
Updated November 10 2016 - 10:13pm, first published 9:24pm
Climate change policy was a key difference between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Charlie Riedel
Climate change policy was a key difference between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Charlie Riedel
Hazelwood, Australia's dirtiest power station, will close next March. Photo: Eddie Jim
Hazelwood, Australia's dirtiest power station, will close next March. Photo: Eddie Jim

The Turnbull government has ratified the Paris climate agreement, formalising Australia's commitment to a global effort to curb carbon emissions and reduce the risk of dangerous climate change.

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