John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, and Aidan Morrison Director of Energy at the Centre for Independent Studies discuss the energy transition. According to John Anderson we are at a civilisational moment in the West as a result of the climate debate. The stakes are high for finding an energy solution that does not require reducing the living standards of everyday Australians.
Australia stands at a fork in the road. The current plan to transition to a system dominated by wind and solar is encountering headwinds, with infrastructure investments facing unexpected social, economic, and environmental challenges. Are we still on the optimal path to net-zero? Are we on a viable one?