Former US Vice-President Al Gore Endorses Climate Credentials of Queensland Premier

Published on December 17, 2023

New Queensland Premier Steven Miles has received glowing praise from former United States Vice President and climate change activist Al Gore. Mr. Gore is delighted with the new premier’s plan to slash climate emissions by 75 percent by the year 2035. Labor Party caucus members selected Mr. Miles as the 40th premier of Queensland on Dec. 15, replacing Annastacia Palaszczuk. In a post to X, Mr. Gore touted the new premier as an inspiration around the globe due to his ambitious climate targets. “Queensland, Australia has a new climate champion in charge. On day one as Premier,  Steven Miles unveiled a new, ambitious target to cut GHG pollution 75 percent by 2035,” Mr. Gore posted to X....

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