BackBHP 'laughing' at Australia's climate policy while receiving $622m in diesel tax breaks

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BHP 'laughing' at Australia's climate policy while receiving $622m in diesel tax breaks

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Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed decarbonization efforts despite public commitments, benefiting from $622m in diesel tax credits while paying only $9m under Australia's safeguard mechanism.

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Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed decarbonization efforts despite public commitments, benefiting from $622m in diesel tax credits while paying only $9m under Australia's safeguard mechanism.

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Spain is preparing for its third severe heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to reach 47C, nearing its all-time record. This heatwave, caused by a "heat dome" from Africa, significantly increases wildfire dangers, following devastating blazes that have already killed 13 people and forced over 1,000 evacuations. Health officials warn of rising heat-related emergencies.

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