2024: A year of missed opportunities for energy and the environment
As we approach the end of 2024, Australians have little reason to feel optimistic. Living standards have fallen, the currency…
Why are nuclear opponents in Australia so reluctant to embrace change?
As the Coalition unveiled its plan to integrate nuclear energy into Australia’s energy mix, backed by Frontier Economics’ detailed modelling,…
COP29: Much more than a climate negotiation marathon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After embarking on a clean energy tour to the US and Canada, I came back convinced that nuclear and renewables…
No time for panic
Cristina Talacko is the CEO of Coalition for Conservation, an environmental charity working with centre-right politicians on energy and climate…
