Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy is joined by Essential Media’s Peter Lewis to discuss the renewable transition, impacts on communities and support for nuclear energy
In the disinformation age it’s not enough for us to shake our heads about the lies the other side perpetrates
Almost three-quarters say development of renewables should not ‘come at the expense of local communities’ and half support nuclear energy
Climate minister Chris Bowen says opponents of climate action have seized on cost-of-living crisis to resume campaign against clean energy transition
Voters want energy networks that support the public good and governments to be accountable for power supply
Labor needs to move the debate beyond slogans and shouting by arguing that despite its environmental downsides, coal has a place
Latest fortnightly survey shows a majority of Australian voters support net zero either strongly or somewhat
A prime minister captive to his conservative base has proved incapable of leading the nation forward. 2018 will show how this will play out politically
Two issues central to our prime minister’s personal brand conflict have dominated politics recently: marriage equality and climate change
Three-quarters of those surveyed report that they have voted in the ballot, with a further 8% saying they definitely will
This report summarises the results of a weekly poll conducted by Essential Research with data provided by Your Source. Some questions are repeated regularly (such as political preference and leadership approval), while others...
The message from the public is clear: they just want the government to retake control of an energy market that has ceased to serve their interest
Poll shows 81% support for more investment in renewables, as Labor remains ahead on a two-party preferred basis, at 54% to the Coalition’s 46%
Poll shows new ministry is popular, including among Labor voters, but 45% concerned over Peter Dutton’s control of all security services
Concerted effort to talk up the merits of coal wins over only 18% of voters, but renewables love fades if bills rise quickly
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