In this intriguing discussion, Graham Readfearn, Guardian Australia's climate and environment correspondent, tackles the contentious views of millionaire businessman Dick Smith regarding renewable energy. He unpacks misleading claims about renewable energy reliability and affordability, delving into issues like blackouts and the viability of nuclear power. Readfearn emphasizes the importance of credible information in the energy transition, while highlighting the role of media in shaping public perception and combating misinformation.

Graham Readfearn, a climate and environment reporter, delves into Australia's alarming weather patterns. He discusses the record-breaking heat experienced in August and the peculiar warmth leading into spring. Graham highlights the unexpected changes in local flora and fauna and emphasizes the growing risks of bushfires this season. With extreme weather becoming a norm and significant temperature hikes since 1910, he calls for awareness and preparedness among Australians facing the ongoing climate crisis.