
Adam Morton
Climate and environment editor at The Guardian. He covers climate policy, energy, and environmental science.
Top 5 podcasts with Adam Morton
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Sep 15, 2025 • 21min
Sea level rise and soaring heat deaths: will climate action match the risks?
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.

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Apr 10, 2025 • 25min
Newsroom edition: the climate crisis has disappeared from the election agenda
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.

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May 26, 2025 • 21min
Will Labor take its chance to act on climate?
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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 23min
Newsroom edition: the real net zero questions do not involve the Coalition
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.

Jul 16, 2025 • 21min
Will this weekend’s election end the political chaos in Tasmania?
Adam Morton, Climate and Environment Editor for Guardian Australia and Hobart local, dives into Tasmania's tumultuous political landscape as voters head to the polls for the fourth time in seven years. He highlights the frustration and apathy among voters due to the state’s chaotic electoral system. Morton discusses the impact of recent political turmoil, budget mismanagement, and stadium politics, while stressing the importance of collaboration in a minority government. It’s a must-listen for anyone curious about Tasmania's evolving political dynamics.