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Report says SUVs increasing Australia's emissions

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A new report by the Australia Institute has revealed the popularity of fuel-guzzling SUVs in Australia is turbocharging emissions - while other nations are reducing them. Australians are reportedly spending an extra 13 billion dollars a year to fuel - what the report is calling - big dumb cars. Experts are calling for urgent action - warning the trend could make it difficult for the Albanese government to meet its emissions reduction target.
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