Please Explain podcast: global emissions and a crippled economy

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In today's episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by climate and environment editor Nick O'Malley to discuss why global emissions aren't falling despite the COVID-19 pandemic halting air traffic and other big emissions contributors.

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