Nick Cater: Tom Nelson Pod #348

Nick Cater, a Senior Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and a writer, discusses the challenges of renewable energy using the example of Broken Hill in Australia. He highlights the issues with relying on renewable energy without proper backup, the impracticality of solely using renewables for large-scale energy needs, and the political and economic implications. Cater also touches upon Australia's unique challenges with energy policy, migration, and the influence of new political parties.

00:00 Introduction to Nick Cater
09:42 The Teal Party and Climate Politics
34:11 Shifting Focus: Greta Thunberg and Green Ambitions
25:32 Nuclear Energy Debate in Australia
49:50 Elon Musk's Innovations and Free Market Solutions
51:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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https://nickcater.substack.com
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