About this episode

The episode discusses Australia's energy security in light of rising energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and explores the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy.

The conflict in the Middle East has led to a sharp rise in energy prices – and highlighted the issue of Australia’s energy security. Why haven’t we all transitioned to renewables? The story of Australia’s energy transition and why it’s had so many false starts and missteps.

Topics covered

• energy security
• renewable energy
• Australia
• energy prices
• energy transition

Keywords

• energy security
• renewables
• Australia
• energy prices
• energy transition

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Middle East

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