Australia fires: Prime minister defends climate policy after Greta Thunberg criticism
By DW
25 December 2019 |
1:43 pm
Following criticism of his climate policy by climate activist Greta Thunberg, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said "I'm not here to impress people overseas." Over 200 fires are still raging across Australia.
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