Simon Holmes à Court
Energy analyst, clean tech investor, and climate philanthropist. Founder of Climate 200, a community crowdfunding initiative.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 59min
Nuked or not? The politics and power play over nuclear energy as a climate fix
In this insightful discussion, energy analyst Simon Holmes à Court, conservationist Geoff Cousins, and journalist Royce Kurmelovs dive into the nuclear energy debate in Australia. They explore the nation's long-standing ban and the political intricacies surrounding nuclear as a climate solution. The trio critiques the Coalition's failed nuclear strategy in the last election and examines the need for bipartisan support. They also reflect on global energy trends, contrasting Australia’s challenges with other nations’ approaches to nuclear and renewables.
Feb 21, 2025 • 57min
Why is the green energy transition made to sound so hard?
Simon Holmes a Court, Founder of Climate 200, discusses the evolving political landscape of Australia, emphasizing the rise of independent candidates and their crucial role in climate policy. He dives into lessons learned from political trends, contrasting Australia’s and the U.S.'s electoral strategies. Holmes also addresses the complexities of the green energy transition, such as the dynamics of battery storage, market constraints, and the influence of leadership changes on energy rulemaking. It's an eye-opening chat about making sustainable change feel achievable.
