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Episode: How we’re betting our climate future on a scam
Description: Australia has to act fast to help cut emissions and avoid a global climate catastrophe.After decades of inaction, the Labor Government has brought their proposal forward, adjusting the awkwardly named safeguard mechanism.But this bets our climate future heavily on emission offsets – or carbon credits. They’re a convoluted way of making up for emissions, by doing good elsewhere.Are they actually a scam?Today, contributor to The Monthly Nick Feik, on the dodgy trades for our climate future.Socials: Stay in touch with us on T...