Article 751KJ Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?

Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?

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Adam Morton
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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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