Adam Morton

In this engaging discussion, Adam Morton, Climate and Environment Editor at The Guardian, dives into Australia's emerging climate challenges. He highlights the stark warnings from a national climate risk assessment about heat-related health crises and ecosystem threats. Morton emphasizes the need for immediate action as the government prepares to announce its 2035 emissions target. He also discusses economic consequences tied to climate change and the urgency for a robust adaptation strategy, urging a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Nour Haydar hosts Patrick Keneally, Deputy Editor at Guardian Australia, and Adam Morton, Climate and Environment Editor at Guardian Australia. They dive into the alarming trend of climate issues vanishing from the election agenda. The discussion reveals a stark disconnect between voters' environmental concerns, especially among younger citizens, and political narratives focused on cost of living. The urgency of Australia's extinction crisis is also spotlighted, along with critiques of current environmental policies and campaign tactics that overlook critical climate action.

In this engaging discussion, Adam Morton, the climate and environment editor for Guardian Australia, dives into the pivotal climate decisions facing the new Environment Minister, Murray Watt. With Labor's substantial parliamentary majority, Morton highlights the urgency for ambitious climate policies amidst a backdrop of rising public demand for renewable energy. He delves into the contentious proposal for extending a gas processing facility in Western Australia and argues for the establishment of a federal Environmental Protection Authority to better navigate future challenges in environmental decision-making.

Adam Morton, climate and environment editor, dives into the Coalition's dramatic shift away from net zero emissions. He explores how this decision reignites past political battles and its implications for Australia's climate commitments. Morton debunks myths linking renewable energy to price hikes and explains the long-term cost benefits of renewables. He raises concerns about the lack of clarity in the Coalition's emissions strategy and warns that without bipartisan support, investment in renewables could stagnate.

Adam Morton, Climate and Environment Editor at The Guardian, and Lenore Taylor, editor at the same publication, dive into the pressing issues surrounding the climate crisis. They discuss the urgent need for action in light of extreme weather events and political inertia. The conversation unpacks Australia's evolving role in global climate efforts, internal political dynamics, and the challenges posed by the Coalition's stance on emissions. They also highlight the necessity for a unified approach to climate action that resonates with both local and Pacific neighbors.