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Mar 2025
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Why climate matters this election - and ...

Osher Günsberg
About this episode

There is no bigger issue this election than climate change. And who we put into power today will make a crucial difference tomorrow. 

That's the clear message from Amanda McKenzie, co-founder and CEO of the Climate Council - Australia's leading organisation for independent climate research and advocacy. 

In this conversation with Osher, Amanda compares the track records of previous governments' climate action, discusses the option of nuclear, clearly states what's at stake, gives a hopeful vision of the future, and lets us know the questions we all should be asking heading into this election. 

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