Cristina Talacko

COP29: Much more than a climate negotiation marathon

17 November 2024 8:30 am

This year, it was Baku’s turn to host the annual UN Climate Conference, COP29. But if you think COP is…

The nuclear disconnect in Australia holds us back

2 November 2024 10:24 pm

As Australia’s nuclear debate heats up, the stark contrast between our approach and that of nations like Canada grows more…

La Macronie à l’Agonie: France’s cautionary tale for Australia

2 September 2024 8:26 am

As I wandered through Paris over the past few months, it became increasingly evident that the City of Light is…

Embracing Nuclear energy: my journey from sceptic to advocate

21 June 2024 8:41 am

Eighteen months ago, I embarked on a journey to the United States and Canada with the Shadow Minister for Energy…

Nuclear: seizing the day for a sustainable tomorrow

2 April 2024 2:10 am

In the realm of politics, ideologies often trump the pursuit of pragmatic solutions, even when the facts stare us in…

The urgent call for an equitable transition: a cry for help from the Kiewa Valley

22 February 2024 3:30 am

In the serene landscapes of rural Victoria, where the Kiewa Valley’s rolling hills and verdant meadows paint a picture of…

The painful legacy of anti-nuclear campaigns on clean energy progress

22 January 2024 2:00 am

On May 7, 1966, Martin Litton, a member of the Sierra Club’s board of directors, cast a fateful vote against…

Time to rethink Australia’s energy strategy

11 January 2024 1:02 am

The initial stages of cleantech in Australia were filled with enthusiasm and good intentions, steered by visionary entrepreneurs and venture…

The yin and yang of clean energy

10 March 2023 6:00 am

After embarking on a clean energy tour to the US and Canada, I came back convinced that nuclear and renewables…

No time for panic

31 December 2022 6:00 am

Cristina Talacko is the CEO of Coalition for Conservation, an environmental charity working with centre-right politicians on energy and climate…