Tim Flannery on the Coalition’s energy plan

<p>As a scientist, Tim Flannery says he&rsquo;s seen climate change kicked around parliament for decades.</p> <p>Australians are now paying for the years of denial, distraction and delay from our politicians, with a decade&rsquo;s worth of warming just in the past couple of years.</p> <p>While the last election sent the major parties a clear message that Australia should act on climate change, he says this election is all about how. And he says he&rsquo;s optimistic that this could actually be the last climate election.</p> <p>Today, chief councillor of the Climate Council Tim Flannery on the choice Australians are facing &ndash; between expanding renewables, or repeating the mistakes of the past.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Chief councillor of the Climate Council Tim Flannery&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>PA/Alamy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>