Quarterly Essay 94: Highway to Hell: Climate Change and Australia's Future

Australia faces significant challenges as climate change intensifies, with rising temperatures, sea levels, and more frequent droughts and fires. In this compelling essay, climate scientist Joëlle Gergis explores the potential future impacts on the country and examines efforts to combat the crisis, criticizing false solutions and emphasizing the urgency of reducing fossil fuel use. The book highlights the critical importance of decisive action amid widespread political paralysis, urging a realistic response to an unprecedented threat.