Is this Australia’s moment to embrace renewables? Ask Adam Morton your questions now

The impact of the war in the Middle East is likely to reshape the global economy for years – is this the moment for Australia to change the way it thinks about energy? Post your questions now for our climate and environment editor Sign up here to ask a questionThe US-Israel war on Iran has cause a surge in fossil fuel prices – again. A similar thing happened after Russia invaded Ukraine. Then it was gas, now it’s petrol and diesel.The war has triggered a fuel crisis, and led to a surge in people considering buying electric cars. Meanwhile, a recent report found Australian federal and state government will pay or forgo A$16.3bn in fossil fuel subsidies this financial year. Continue reading...