Australia climate wars flare as China and others make carbon vows

Asian net-zero goals, Biden's rise and domestic divisions pressure Morrison

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Climate activists display banners in front of the Sydney Opera House as part of a "Fund Our Future Not Gas" rally in late September. © Reuters

MITCH RYAN, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- It is the kiss of death for Australia's political class -- contributing to the demise of three prime ministers over the last 10 years. Now a fresh row is heating up over climate and energy policy, testing the leadership of the country's two main political parties.

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