Divorce adds to the impact of global warming as couples switch to wasteful single lifestyles, while staying married is better for the planet, Steve Fielding, an Australian senator, said Tuesday.

• 澳洲议员菲尔丁24日称，维持婚姻是对地球做了一件善事，因为离婚使恢复单身的人士过得更浪费，只会使气候变暖问题加剧。