Cooking with gas is about to become a hate crime

<p>Australians love to heat their homes and cook their meals with gas, but its future in our households has a limit. </p><p>Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has taken a big step in phasing out gas by banning it in new homes from January 1, 2024.</p><p>But the announcement provoked anger and outrage among conservative commentators, and some members of the public, who insist gas is best.</p><p>So, does Australia have any hope of reaching net zero if our kitchen stoves have become politicised? </p><p>Today, national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Mike Seccombe on how gas in the home became a new front in the culture wars.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> National correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Mike Seccombe.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>