Newsroom edition: do voters still care about the climate during a cost-of-living crisis?

Mike Tischer, Head of Newsroom at Guardian Australia, and Patrick Keneally, Deputy editor at Guardian Australia, delve into the pressing climate challenges amid a cost-of-living crisis. They discuss the effects of extreme heat on Sydney's power grid and public concerns over transitioning to renewable energy. The conversation highlights shifting voter priorities as young people grapple with rising costs, affecting political support for climate initiatives. They also touch on the government's communication strategies and the implications of recent political decisions.