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AUSTRALIA | S06 E4 - The decade when climate change became a culture war
Mar 15, 2022
The podcast explores how the understanding of climate change in Australia shifted over the years due to misinformation and influential individuals. It touches on controversial speeches, the battle over land rights, the recognition of Indigenous land rights, the delay in ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, and the rise of climate skepticism.
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- The mining industry in Australia played a significant role in polluting the debate around climate change with misinformation and forming alliances to fight against climate action.
- Media played a crucial role in promoting climate change denial by giving equal weight to unfounded arguments, creating confusion among the public and hindering the recognition of scientific facts.
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The Origin of Climate Change Doubt
The podcast explores how climate change skepticism took root in Australia, with figures like Hugh Morgan leading the charge. Morgan, the head of the Business Council Australia, was skeptical of climate change and questioned both the science and the integrity of scientists. The podcast discusses the role of think tanks and media in promoting climate change denial, as well as the formation of powerful networks that fought against climate action.
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