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Redvomit t1_ixlg6wx wrote

Reply to comment by Jampine in Qatar not looking good as clearly the least sustainable country in the world on a per capita basis. by alexjones85

No, not really. This is such a reductive and misinformed argument.

Australia deals with a triple whammy of large distances, arid climate and low population density. We have high emissions per capita, largely because of mining and agriculture which is primarily exported. We don't have a manufacturing industry of significance, so renewable infrastructure has to be imported. We don't have nuclear energy, though we were an early adopter of hydropower (in the few places where it works).

People will criticise a lot of countries without understanding the drivers, and realistic policies affecting renewable adoption. Australia will switch to renewables fairly quickly as the tech matures, but I'd be wary of people who think the reasons can be easily explained by politics alone.

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mmarollo t1_ixlikiq wrote

Reasonable and accurate replies are not appreciated on Reddit. Please rewrite your response, but from a politically tribal POV.

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Sexynarwhal69 t1_ixllm0h wrote

Yeah, if it wasn't for our mining industry, our emissions would be vastly lower. But we'd also have a GDP akin to indonesia

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alexjones85 OP t1_ixlszdm wrote

It's actually mainly due to our agricultural sector if you're including methane emissions in the total greenhouse gas emissions. Land use change has created the greatest shift in overall carbon emissions so far.

My analysis so far see what you think?

https://youtu.be/qgyfnAhpFXY

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alexjones85 OP t1_ixltfh6 wrote

Solid analysis. It does seem likely that we will shift quickly to renewables quickly now. Would love your thoughts on this clip I made?
https://youtu.be/qgyfnAhpFXY

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Redvomit t1_ixlwlyn wrote

The sound mixing needs work. The music was so loud I couldn't really hear you talk so I turned it off. You should probably EQ your voice as well

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ScoobiusMaximus t1_ixowiuv wrote

His argument may be reductive but it isn't untrue. Australia could make great use of solar installations for energy generation at a local level regardless of how remote places are, and wind in a lot of places as well. The Australian government has been a major obstacle to progress in regards to any form of climate action.

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