The type of world that we all live in will be defined by how quickly we can phase out the use of coal, oil and gas.

The faster that we cut greenhouse gas emissions this decade – by phasing out fossil fuels – the better our future. Stronger action will limit harms; protecting more people and preserving the ecosystems that we depend on for our survival. Failing to do enough, quickly enough, could trigger changes in the Earth system that will overwhelm human societies. Every choice we make matters.

Read the report: Our future, our choice: How today’s climate choices will reshape Australia