In full-page statements in the national media today, 19 Australian security practitioners and former Defence leaders have published an Open Letter on why Australia’s dependence on fossil fuels is a critical economic and security vulnerability.

They say that protecting Australians by accelerating the renewable energy rollout is now a security priority.

  • zero_gravitas@aussie.zoneEnglish
    5·
    5 days ago

    All are in thrall to the amoral leadership of the fossil fuel and finance industries, determined to maximise short-term profit regardless of the consequences. There is no evidence that either the political or business leadership have the capacity or courage to face the big threats we face, the security implications of the crisis in the Gulf being just one of many.

    Not mincing words!

    • arbilp3@aussie.zoneOP
      2·
      5 days ago

      I agree. And it needs to come from people who really have the experience to know what they’re talking about.