Lambasting China over its emissions might impress the US but it could be costly for Australia

Scott Morrison has challenged China to do more heavy lifting on climate change, and pointed to China’s emissions growth as an excuse for lack of action in Australia. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AA
25 September 2019

 

Visiting the United States, Australia’s prime minister demanded of China “participation in addressing important global environmental challenges” in light of its “new status and responsibilities”. As part of a broad call to expect more of China, the comments on environment caught attention as they were made at the time of the UN climate summit.

This article by Prof Frank Jotzo was published by the Guardian - read the full article here. 

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