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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Chris York

Morning Mail: carbon credits under scrutiny, Cop27 gets under way, Trump rallies faithful

A new analysis has found evidence of widespread problems with forest regeneration projects.
A new analysis has found evidence of widespread problems with forest regeneration projects. Photograph: Rob Blakers

Good morning. The integrity of Australia’s carbon credit scheme is under renewed scrutiny after a new analysis found forest regeneration schemes that earned millions in credits actually resulted in fewer trees. It comes as emissions reduction is in the spotlight globally with Cop27, the United Nations climate change conference, getting under way in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. And Donald Trump, who while in office overturned the US’s emission reduction pledges and tore up climate agreements, has effectively kicked off his next run for president.

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