Why we should pause approvals of new coal mines

Why are new coal mines like melting ice cream? In today's episode, Richard Denniss explains the economics of coal, why Malcolm Turnbull has been in trouble with the Liberals and the National party and why we need to pause approvals of new coal mines.

Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett

Richard Denniss, chief economist, The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI

Producer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermacey

Theme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum with additional music from Blue Dot Sessions