Coalition MPs say Australia's emissions are a fraction of the world's total. What kind of argument is that?

Australia's emissions are only about 1.1% of the global total. But it is scientifically wrong to say half a billion tonnes of CO2 don't matter, experts sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat do you think would happen if you decided that because the amount of tax you owe the government was only a barely perceptible percentage of overall tax revenue, you weren't going to bother paying?Aside from the ATO laughing at you before sending you a bill, your friends would probably call you a freeloader, telling you everyone has to do their bit. Continue reading...