7am Tim Flannery on the Coalition’s energy plan
Apr 13, 2025
Tim Flannery, Chief Councillor of the Climate Council and a seasoned climate change observer, discusses the urgent need for Australia to embrace renewable energy. He critiques the Coalition's nuclear energy plan as impractical and emphasizes the feasibility and benefits of expanding renewables. Flannery highlights the importance of the upcoming election in shaping climate policy and expresses optimism that it might be the last election focused on climate action, urging Australians to prioritize sustainable solutions over past mistakes.
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Clean Energy Progress
- Australia has made significant progress in clean energy since the last election.
- EV sales increased, and clean energy sources now contribute significantly to the energy production.
Challenges of Nuclear Power
- Nuclear power faces challenges like high water usage and the need for robust public service oversight.
- Waiting for nuclear power would lead to unacceptable CO2 emissions.
Climate Commission Sacking and Climate Council Founding
- Tim Flannery's Climate Commission was sacked by the Abbott government.
- This led to the creation of the Climate Council through crowdfunding.