The Dire Consequences of Climate Change on Ecosystems and Humanity

The national climate risk assessment has painted a challenging and confronting view of the future for Australia under global heating. Anthony Albanese says the landmark report is a ‘wake-up call’ that reinforces the need for ‘serious’ action on the climate emergency. But with the government’s soon-to-be released 2035 emissions target still unknown, will Labor’s action on the climate crisis match the risk?Nour Haydar speaks with climate and environment editor Adam Morton about how the government will respond to its biggest climate challenge