Former Australian PM, Malcolm Turnbull, argues that the response of the Australian government to climate change needs to match the immediate danger the country faces. Subscribe to our channel here: goo.gl/31Q53F Malcolm Turnbull, who was deposed in 2018, told Newsnight that the damage inflicted on Australia from the recent bush fires had been a 'colossal tragedy.' He states that as a wealthy and technologically advanced nation it is Australia's 'Duty' to take greater action against climate change. In a wide-ranging interview with Emily Maitlis, Mr Turnbull also said US President Donald Trump was the world's "leading climate denier" and that America's lack of leadership was "extremely damaging". Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight Twitter: twitter.com/BBCNewsnight Facebook: www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight

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