Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast

Beyond the ‘Climate Wars’?: Australia heads to the polls

May 1, 2025
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Cost of Living Dominates Election

  • The top issue in the Australian election is the cost of living, overshadowing climate concerns.
  • Climate policy risks reversal if the conservative opposition wins, threatening current climate progress.
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Climate Policy Foundations Under Threat

  • The current Australian government established strong climate foundations including a Climate Change Act and ambitious emissions targets.
  • A conservative win could dismantle this progress and delay renewable energy advancement.
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Renewables vs. Fossil Fuel Debate

  • Opposition attacks focus on rising power prices despite increased renewable energy.
  • Plans to subsidize coal and develop nuclear power risk adding 2 billion tonnes of carbon emissions.
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