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Australians Sue Government Over Coal Exports and Climate Change (A1)

Australians Sue Government Over Coal Exports and Climate Change (A1)
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In Australia, many people are very angry. They are not happy with their government. These people say that the Australian government is not helping the planet. Australia sells a lot of coal to other countries. Coal is a black rock that people burn for power. When people burn coal, it causes climate change. This makes the world much hotter.

The weather in Australia is changing. There are many big fires and many bad floods. One man in this story is a firefighter. He sees the fires every year. He says the fires are getting worse. He is scared for the future. He thinks the government is blind because they do not see the problem. They feel the government is stuck in the past.

Indigenous people are also part of this group. They live on the land and the islands. Now, the ocean is getting higher. If the water rises, they will lose their homes and their culture. This is very sad for them. They want to protect their land for their children.

Famous companies make a lot of money from coal, but it is hurting the people. Because of this, a group of Australians decided to act. They went to a lawyer to start a case. They are taking the government to the United Nations. The United Nations is an international group that makes rules for the world.

The lawyer says that a safe climate is part of human rights. They say the government must follow international laws to protect the earth. They want the government to stop selling coal. They want a clean world where children can be safe. They hope the United Nations will help them save the planet.

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