The Carbon Impacts Tracer, developed by Australian scientists, estimates the climate impact of emissions across eight factors, including food production loss. It highlights that the proposed HVO coal mine in New South Wales could emit 809 million tonnes of CO2, leading to significant environmental consequences, such as increased heat exposure for nearly half a million people and the death of millions of coral colonies.
This tool aims to hold fossil fuel emitters accountable by providing clear connections between emissions and their real-world impacts, challenging the notion that individual emissions are negligible. It is expected to influence climate litigation and public understanding of emissions' consequences.