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Rebecca Huntley

Rebecca Huntley

Dr Rebecca Huntley is a leading social researcher and director of research at 89 Degrees East. She is the author of multiple books including How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes A Difference.

Dutton’s nuclear plan undermined his credibility.

If the Coalition sticks with nuclear, the fallout will be toxic

Despite well-funded campaigns against renewables, Australians overwhelmingly rejected nuclear power. The Coalition must take the hint.

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“We have had radio silence from the Coalition on its much-touted nuclear policy.”

The real cost of living fix is renewables, not nuclear

Politicians know what brings down household bills. But the Coalition isn’t talking about it.

  • Rebecca Huntley

If you give voters free solar batteries, they might keep you in power, Mr Albanese

Turbocharging renewables with rooftop solar and subsidised batteries is a sure-fire vote-winner. So why is the government not doing it?

  • Rebecca Huntley
A Blockade Australia protestor at Port Botany last week.

‘Disruptive action’ on climate only preaches to the converted

We should be angry about climate change inaction. But our protests should be designed to engage those who don’t share our anger, not those who do.

  • Rebecca Huntley
Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia delivers an address, during the COP26 Summit, at the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (Ian Forsyth/Pool Photo via AP)

PM needs to tell a good story, not just a strong climate plan

Scott Morrison talked about technology at COP26 while other leaders expressed passionate concern about the wellbeing of future generations and people living today.

  • Rebecca Huntley