Australia is one of the world's top carbon emitters per capita due to its heavy reliance on coal-fired power. The conservative government, led by the new deputy PM, has hindered the country's ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 by supporting the fossil fuel industries. The government argues that taking tougher action on emissions would lead to job losses, despite the fact that mining only accounts for around 2 percent of overall jobs in Australia. However, there is a need for a more honest and rational conversation about what is truly in Australia's best interests. The UN has called for phasing out coal by 2030 in OECD countries, including Australia, but a deal to phase out coal by 2025 was not reached in July by the G20 energy and environment ministers. However, certain analysts suggested that there is potential for advancements at the UN climate conference in Glasgow in November. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated that Australia is moving towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions, though he has not specified a timeline for this goal. He has mentioned that Australia will revise its 2030 emissions projections ahead of the Glasgow talks. In contrast, many other industrialized nations have committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Hart recommended that the Australian government take advantage of this opportunity and transition to renewable energy sources. He stated that if coal is not quickly eliminated worldwide, climate change will cause widespread damage to the Australian economy, affecting industries such as agriculture, tourism, and services.