The IPCC report has painted a frightening picture of our world. Nevertheless, some countries like China and also like here in Australia are sticking to the previous climate policy. Australia's stance in particular surprises many in the world, as hardly any country in the world is hit as hard by climate change as the fifth continent. The Australian Climate Council also fears that the government is isolating the country from the rest of the world. On the phone with Trudi Latour was Barbara Barkhausen, who as a foreign correspondent repeatedly receives requests from European media to explain Australia's behaviour.
Share
