Australia is already off-track with its emissions targets, just one year after setting them.

It’s alarming news, and it’s partly because emissions on our roads are going up.

So, why is that happening? And just how harmful are our cars for the environment compared to those elsewhere? 

Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on Australia’s love affair with big, dirty cars.




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Australia is already off-track with its emissions targets, just one year after setting them.It’s alarming news, and it’s partly because emissions on our roads are going up.So, why is that happening? And just how harmful are our cars for the environment compared to those elsewhere? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on Australia’s love affair with big, dirty cars. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe

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