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How to cut through political spin — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally with Natasha Mitchell

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Australia's Climate Crisis: Urgency and Emotional Impact

This chapter examines Australia's vulnerability to climate change and the absence of a robust adaptation plan despite rising temperatures and environmental crises. It highlights the dissonance between economic arguments against climate action and ongoing fossil fuel investments, while also stressing the emotional weight of climate science. The conversation calls for a more personal narrative to better engage the public with the realities of the climate crisis.

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