The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuse
Is this how a national scheme to cut climate pollution is supposed to work?
Australian government data released this week shows emissions from Australian coalmines increased last financial year. About 80% of the coalmines pumped more into the atmosphere than their government-imposed limit.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Adam Morton.
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