Opinion Articles
Goldilocks and the Three Energy Realities: Why Fossil Fuels Still Rule the World
“This porridge is too hot, this porridge is too cold, but this porridge is just right.” Who doesn’t live in a house with heating and cooling, a fridge, and a stove? I’d wager every Labor, Teal, and Green candidate enjoys all the modern conveniences that make life comfortable. For decades, alarmists have warned of impending disasters—“Peak Oil!” “Peak Coal!” “Climate Catastrophe!”—predicting the collapse of modern civilisation. Yet, as we approach 2030, the year Australia is
Trevor Whittington
March 17, 2025
