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| Peter Singer. |
A question from a young woman, Sophie, about renewable
energy, the Adani mine, and climate
change brought a predictable response from Australia’s Resources Minister, Matt
Canavan, who lives in the area of the Queensland mine and in parroting Tony
Abbott, effectively said coal is good for humanity.
Tasmanian Labor Senator, Lisa Singh, who was quick to point
out that her state had more than 90 per cent
renewable energy (not mentioning the fact that the state’s hydro system only
works if it rains, something that a disrupted climate system makes questionable).
Host Virginia Trioli could see Peter Singer had much to say
on the matter and in keeping him to last gave the former CEO Committee for Melbourne Kate Roffey a chance to speak.
She had a bit each way, not understanding that climate change
will not allow such oscillations, and then plumped for nuclear power, seeing
that as the solution to the world’s energy needs.
Singer quickly disabused
her of that thought pointing out that the time needed to bring nuclear power online, and
providing energy, was well outside what was need to counteract what is
happening in the world now.
The U.S. based philosopher/ethicist explained the complications
of climate change, all of which, he pointed out, are aligned to our use of
fossil fuels, facts that are well known to climate activists, but seem to
escape the understanding of many.
The other guest on last night panel show was commentator and
writer, Celeste Liddle.
Watch Q&A and take particular note of what Singer has to
say and compare them to what might be the Luddite-like views of Matt Canavan.
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