Don't blame Australia for coal burned offshore – blame us for burning it here | Pat Conroy

Focusing on scope-3 emissions distracts from the main game: ensuring Australia meets its domestic obligations

Holding Australia responsible for the burning of exported coal is equivalent to holding Japan responsible for the millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emitted by cars in Australia.

It is a ridiculous position that betrays a misunderstanding of the UN framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) and the history of climate change negotiations.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2Zkd9eE
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