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Opposition backs Australian carbon reduction bill

Originally published: November 24, 2009 2:23 AM
Updated: November 24, 2009 10:10 AM
By The Associated Press  ROD McGUIRK (Associated Press Writer)

Quick ReadOpposition leader says Senate will pass Australian greenhouse gas reduction legislation

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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's opposition leader Tuesday pledged his party's support for contentious legislation proposed by the government aimed at curbing the country's greenhouse gas emissions.

Australia is one of the world's worst carbon dioxide polluters per capita because of its heavy reliance on its abundant coal reserves. As the driest continent after Antarctica, it is also...

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