Australia’s energy future is one of the most pressing challenges of our time — and one of the most misunderstood.
In this episode of Jaimee & Jaimie, we sit down with journalist and political commentator Chris Uhlmann to unpack the realities behind energy policy and the road to net zero.
We cover:
Net zero: what it is, where it came from, and if it’s achievable
The role of fossil fuels in everything we eat, wear, move, and build
Australia’s push towards wind and solar, and whether nuclear is a real option
How the green transition affects our economy and security
Why gas is essential — and why it sets the price of electricity
Global use of Carbon Capture — and why Australia's slow to adopt it
Chris’s view on what Australia’s future energy mix could look like
This is a frank, fact-based conversation that cuts through the slogans and dives into the real costs, risks, and opportunities in our energy future.
🎧 Tune in for an unfiltered look at energy, economics, and the choices Australia faces.
Time stamps for ease:
00:53 - What is NET ZERO, where did it come from?
09:22 - FOSSIL FUELS in everything we do
11:47 - Why WIND & SOLAR alone can't power Australia
16:17 - Can we change the stigma on NUCLEAR?
23:43 - Energy is ECONOMY and SECURITY
27:22 - GAS is essential and sets price of electricity
29:03 - Why isn't Australia using CARBON CAPTURE
34:41 - What is Australia's future ENERGY MIX?
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