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The Return of Energy Realism
Coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar all have trade-offs. The real challenge is building an energy system that keeps the lights on and the economy alive.
May 14
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Chris Uhlmann
50
16
3
The Age of Energy Anxiety
Climate ambition is colliding with the physical demands of industry, transport and national survival.
May 5
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Chris Uhlmann
53
13
9
April 2026
The Budget Meets the Barrel
Treasury can mint numbers; only hydrocarbons keep Australia’s invisible army of workers on the job.
Apr 28
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Chris Uhlmann
41
14
3
Fuel Tragedy, Policy Farce
Not in our stars but in ourselves lies this crisis: a slow surrender of sovereignty is exposed by war.
Apr 21
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Chris Uhlmann
62
21
5
The Gas Tax Gambit
As the noise grows for a hefty tax on gas exports, former WA energy minister Bill Johnston delivers a reality check
Apr 17
40
5
11
A Funeral for the Old Order
The collapse of the system Australia built its prosperity on
Apr 12
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Chris Uhlmann
87
27
12
Running Out of Luck
Australia After the American Century
Apr 8
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Michael Nayna
85
22
13
A Nation All at Sea
Australia’s fragile fuel lifeline now stretches around the globe
Apr 5
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Chris Uhlmann
63
43
9
March 2026
We Were Warned
A global energy shock is colliding with decades of policy failure
Mar 31
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Chris Uhlmann
81
19
8
We Were Warned
From the vault. A story from 2017 becomes reality in 2026
Mar 24
57
14
4
1:52
A Blockage in the Artery
The Strait of Hormuz is a clot in the lifeline that carries fuel to the global economy, and Australia is dangerously exposed.
Mar 22
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Chris Uhlmann
27
11
4
Living in a Material World
The Gulf war is a reminder that modern life still runs on coal, oil and gas — and when fuel prices rise, the cost of everything rises with them.
Mar 22
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Chris Uhlmann
44
7
8
3:10
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