The Coalition isn't being honest about the climate crisis. But neither is Labor | Greg Jericho

Of course we need to think about those who will be affected by mine closures, but cripes, we're all affected by climate changeOn the weekend I flew up to Sydney to attend a conference held by the Chifley Research Centre, the ALP's thinktank. As the plane approached Sydney, the site of the fire front in the Blue Mountains was stomach-churning. And then I got to experience the air quality of Sydney that has become news around the world.Upon returning to Canberra, I discovered a wind change had meant the nation's capital was now enveloped in a haze of smoke - and expected to be so for the rest of the week. Continue reading...