Greta Thunberg accuses Australia's politicians of 'failing to make the connection' between climate change and bushfires.
Scott Morrison has defended his government's response to the bushfire crisis and stressed the need for climate change action, but claims"reckless" moves like ending coal exports and setting a stricter emissions target will have no"meaningful impact" on the global climate.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian are briefed during a visit to the Wollondilly Emergency Control Centre in Sydney.He also listed current policies around preventing bushfires, such as hazard reduction and land clearing laws as well as"how we can best sustain our extensive volunteer fire fighting effort", saying they will be reviewed after the present emergency ends.
The prime minister pushed back against more stringent action, including calls to end coal exports and set an emissions target.
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