Australia on track to become one of the 'world's worst' climate damagers

Science and policy institute Climate Analytics says Australia and its fuel exports may be responsible for up to 17 per cent of global carbon emissions by 2030.

New research says Australia could be responsible for up to 17% of global carbon emissions by 2030. Source: AAP

Australia could be responsible for up to 17 per cent of the world's carbon emissions by 2030, according to new research.

A report by Berlin-based science and policy institute Climate Analytics has found planned coal and gas expansions could push Australia's share of emissions higher over the next decade.

Australian coal could be responsible for 12 per cent of global emissions by then.

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