Australia bushfires: PM Morrison apologises for US holiday amid crisis
For much of the fire crisis, the government has been reluctant to talk about the role of climate change in exacerbating blazes. This has sparked other protests.
Mr Morrison has said the nation only accounts for 1.3% of global emissions. However, Australia is one of the highest emitters of carbon pollution per capita, largely because it is still heavily reliant on coal-fired power.What is happening with the fires? On Thursday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a seven-day state of emergency due to forecasts of worsening conditions. The intense heat is expected to persist into Saturday, forecasters warn.
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