Funding our own Destruction
Despite fossil fuel usage contributing to the destruction of our climate, the Australian government still hands out billions every year in fossil fuel subsidies. But where is the money going, and how much is being spent exactly?
This was recorded on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 and things may have changed since recording.
The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute
Guests:
Rod Campbell, Research Director, the Australia Institute // @R_o_d_C
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey
Edited by: Emily Perkins
Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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