There's been a lot of buildup to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. It's currently underway and the world leaders part of it is now wrapped up. So at the nearly halfway mark, we'll take you through Australia's climate change policy, what other nations' agendas are, and the 2 new pledges countries have made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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COP26 summit photo gallery – The Guardian

How Much Are Countries Pledging to Reduce Emissions? - The New York Times

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