'Act now, you idiots': Australian green groups call for action in wake of IPCC report

Industry group also talks up importance of gas in energy transition as new climate report warns temperatures in Australia have already risen 1.4C

Climate emergency: the IPCC report warns Australia is likely to face more devastating bush fires as a result of climate change
Climate emergency: the IPCC report warns Australia is likely to face more devastating bush fires as a result of climate changePhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 10 August 2021, 04:39Updated 10 August 2021, 04:46
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