New Delhi, May 29 -- Ancient rock carvings in Western Australia's Murujuga are at risk. Aboriginal artwork includes the world's oldest human face drawings.

Pollution from a Karratha Gas Plant is slowly damaging these priceless artworks. Australia's Environment Minister has given "proposed" approval for the gas plant to run till 2070, with air quality conditions.

Climate groups and Pacific leaders strongly oppose this. They say it will release huge carbon emissions and harm efforts to fight climate change.

Critics believe Australia should not support fossil fuels while also wanting to host a global climate summit in 2026.

"Pacific leaders have made it clear: there is no future for our nations if fossil fuel expansion continues," he sai...