What are Kyoto carryover credits and why do Australia's critics say they don't exist?

What are Kyoto carryover credits and why do Australia's critics say they don't exist?

Where did'Kyoto credits'come from and how do they work? What difference would it make to use them now or not?

  • byNick O'Malley

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Scott Morrison says world should focus on environment in wake of pandemic

Scott Morrison says world should focus on environment in wake of pandemic

The Prime Minister has told world leaders that countries need to join together to"safeguard the planet"in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic,saying Australia was on track to beat its Paris climate agreement targets.

  • byAnthony Galloway
Morrison pushes G20 for global access to vaccine;Trump says he's here to stay

Morrison pushes G20 for global access to vaccine;Trump says he's here to stay

World leaders,including the outgoing US President,popped up in multiple windows across a flickering screen amid plans for a large-scale rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

  • byRob Harris
G20 delays debt freeze decision amid pandemic pain

G20 delays debt freeze decision amid pandemic pain

Finance officials also vowed to resolve major differences over taxing big tech companies and reach a broad,consensus-based solution on international taxation this year.

  • byAndrea Shalal andDavide Barbuscia
International digital platform tax plan in disarray after US warning

International digital platform tax plan in disarray after US warning

Donald Trump has jettisoned international negotiations that were crucial to making Silicon Valley firms pay more tax in Australia.

  • byBevan Shields
Coronavirus shows US too dependent on cheap medical imports,USTR says

Coronavirus shows US too dependent on cheap medical imports,USTR says

"Over-dependence on other countries as a source of cheap medical products and supplies has created a strategic vulnerability to our economy,"Robert Lighthizer said.

  • byDavid Lawder
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'We are at war with a virus - and not winning it,'United Nations says

'We are at war with a virus - and not winning it,'United Nations says

Dramatic measures by countries to seal their borders,shutter businesses and enforce home isolation are failing to stop the spread of coronavirus,the head of the United Nations said.

The G20 video call:In coronavirus era,even summits are virtual

The G20 video call:In coronavirus era,even summits are virtual

Extraordinary images emerged of world leaders in conference call gallery shots - the kind that legions around the world,pushed into working from home,have become accustomed to seeing in recent days.

World leaders must step up to lead us through this crisis

World leaders must step up to lead us through this crisis

The gaping lack of political leadership in co-ordinating a global response to this public health and economic emergency is transparent to all.

  • byKevin Rudd
Trump airs concern at surge in Australian aluminium exports

Trump airs concern at surge in Australian aluminium exports

The US President has revived concerns that six weeks ago almost led him to impose tariffs on the products.

  • byDavid Crowe andDavid Wroe
Time for a dose of Vladimir Putin’s realism in Australia

Time for a dose of Vladimir Putin’s realism in Australia

We must become a hard target. That demands much more be spent on defence and intelligence.

  • byChris Uhlmann