Is it really ‘madness’ to account for emissions from fossil fuels burned overseas? The Coalition sure thinks so |Temperature Check

The Guardian reports that the emissions might occur elsewhere, but they generate global harm that scientists can now quantify The Coalition has come up with the perfect solution to deal with the climate pollution from when Australian fossil fuels are burned overseas.

We should either just pretend they don’t exist, or ignore the reason why people are concerned about them, even if those people include a majority of high court judges or the international court of justice.

This environment story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Coalition, Temperature Check and Australian.

Why it matters

Developments affecting the environment are closely tied to public health, economies and how communities prepare for change.

Key details

Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

14 Oct 2026, 19:44 IST

Key names

Coalition, Temperature Check, Australian, Adam Morton’s Clear Air

Section

Environment

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• The GuardianIs it really ‘madness’ to account for emissions from fossil fuels burned overseas? The Coalition sure thinks so |Temperature Check 14 Oct, 19:44

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