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How to challenge political spin with straight talk — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally with Natasha Mitchell

Big Ideas

CHAPTER

Challenging Trickle-Down Economics and Urgency for Climate Action

The chapter critiques trickle-down economics as ineffective and discusses successful high-tax countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. It also emphasizes the urgent need for action to combat climate change, highlighting Australia's vulnerability and lack of adaptation plans. The conversation challenges the manipulation of public discourse on climate change by emphasizing the simplicity of understanding the issue and the detrimental impact of fossil fuel lobbyists.

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