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August 27, 2025

Getting rid of fossil fuels is really hard – and we’re not making much progress

Martin Brueckner, Murdoch University; Charles Roche, Murdoch University, and Tauel Harper, Murdoch University

Solar on rooftops and EVs on the roads can give a false sense of progress. But it will take much more to actually end reliance on fossil fuels.

An unconventional gas valve in WA’s Kimberley region, which has been newly opened up to fracking. AAP Image

December 3, 2018

Fracking policies are wildly inconsistent across Australia, from gung‑ho development to total bans

Hanabeth Luke, Southern Cross University; Martin Brueckner, Murdoch University, and Nia Emmanouil, Southern Cross University

The Western Australian government’s decision to green-light fracking in selected areas aims to walk a line between industry interests and community opposition. But across Australia the picture varies widely.

Electric cars are taking over – but they really as green as they look? Jack Amick / flickr

April 17, 2018

Not so fast: why the electric vehicle revolution will bring problems of its own

Martin Brueckner, Murdoch University

Electric cars might be a quick fix to clean up transport, but the problems with cars go beyond just emissions.

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