Australia has a new, stronger emissions reduction target.

But we are also one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, and there’s no plan from the government to reduce that.

That’s because Australian coal and gas exports that are burned overseas aren't counted in our emissions.

But could that change? And will Environment minister Tanya Plibersek begin to consider those emissions and the damage they cause to our climate when new projects are approved?

Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Tom Morton on whether Australia is ready to take responsibility for the coal and gas we sell.




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Australia has a new, stronger emissions reduction target.But we are also one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, and there’s no plan from the government to reduce that.That’s because Australian coal and gas exports that are burned overseas aren't counted in our emissions.But could that change? And will Environment minister Tanya Plibersek begin to consider those emissions and the damage they cause to our climate when new projects are approved?Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Tom Morton on whether Australia is ready to take responsibility for the coal and gas we sell. 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: Contributor The Saturday Paper, Tom Morton.

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