The USA has the same problem as Australia, politics that's been captured by powerful energy incumbents. Two things that would be a beneficial shot in the arm to the USA: 1. De-carbonize our economy starting yesterday. 2. Break the lock that the big wealthy energy incumbents have that is holding us back. It's unjust and it's bad for business. It stifles innovation. Don't let the people in power get too comfortable. Give them some competition.
Thank you Simon. Two points that will accelerate the decarbonisation of Australia. A carbon tax on Australian exports which the EU and the USA seem to heading towards. The second, a tax on Korean and Japanese exports due to the carbon intensive industrial inputs (mostly from Australia). One further point from a political standpoint is that the outcome from Glasgow COP26 meeting may cause the current govt to lose the election given it will need to be held within 4 months of the meeting.
Not far or fast enough we are now on the edge of total ecological collapse and baby steps will only make our suffering worse. Get radical, evolve or go extinct.
The USA has the same problem as Australia, politics that's been captured by powerful energy incumbents. Two things that would be a beneficial shot in the arm to the USA:
1. De-carbonize our economy starting yesterday.
2. Break the lock that the big wealthy energy incumbents have that is holding us back. It's unjust and it's bad for business. It stifles innovation. Don't let the people in power get too comfortable. Give them some competition.
1:45 I would love to see that chart for the US (where I live). If anyone comes across one, please tag it for me. 🤜🤛
Thank you Simon.
Two points that will accelerate the decarbonisation of Australia. A carbon tax on Australian exports which the EU and the USA seem to heading towards. The second, a tax on Korean and Japanese exports due to the carbon intensive industrial inputs (mostly from Australia). One further point from a political standpoint is that the outcome from Glasgow COP26 meeting may cause the current govt to lose the election given it will need to be held within 4 months of the meeting.
An incredibly practical and optimistic presentation.
Not far or fast enough we are now on the edge of total ecological collapse and baby steps will only make our suffering worse. Get radical, evolve or go extinct.