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Australians Sue Government Over Coal Exports and Climate Change (A2)

Australians Sue Government Over Coal Exports and Climate Change (A2)
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A group of ten people in Australia are very angry at their government. These people say the government helps climate change because it sells a lot of coal to other countries. This coal causes the earth to get too hot. This is dangerous for many people living there.

One man has a disability and lives in a high apartment. During a big flood, his building was not safe. The power was out and the elevator did not work. He stayed in his home and felt very scared. He says the government must protect people from these dangerous events.

Other people in the group are Indigenous Australians. They say climate change will destroy their special land. This land has a long history. If the land is gone, their stories go away too. This makes them very sad because their culture is very important to them. Some people even lost friends during bad fires and floods in the past.

Now, these ten people have lawyers to help them. They are taking their case to the United Nations. They say the Australian government is doing something wrong. They want the leaders to make laws that stop coal exports. They want a clean future for their children.

The group says that Australia is a large country and should lead better. They want the government to use green energy instead of coal. They believe this is the only way to keep their homes and families safe. The United Nations will now look at the case. These Australians hope the world will listen to their stories and help them change the law. They want to make sure everyone has a safe place to live.

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