Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case (opens original article in a new tab)

A group of Australians has filed a new UN case alleging that the country's coal and gas exports violate human rights due to climate change impacts, citing extreme weather events and harm to communities.

• A group of Australians accuse the government of violating human rights by exporting coal and gas
• The group claims extreme weather events are linked to fossil fuel support and harm their lives
• The UN is being asked to declare Australia's coal and gas exports unlawful without climate protection plans