Jonathan Symons

Jon teaches international relations and public policy in the School of International Studies, Macquarie University. He has published widely on international climate politics and policy. His most recent book ‘Ecomodernism: Technology, Politics and Climate Crisis’ (Polity, 2019) explores the argument for increased state investment in low-carbon innovation and deployment of low-carbon technologies. His previous book ‘Queer Wars: The New Global Polarisation over Gay Rights’ (co-authored with Prof. Dennis Altman, Polity, 2016) explored the debate between those arguing that ‘LGBTQI rights are human rights’ and those who believe rights protections should not extend beyond the ’traditional values of mankind’.

Recent articles by Jonathan Symons

The fate of nuclear energy in a hung parliament

The fate of nuclear energy in a hung parliament

Imagine this: scientists develop a new source of on-demand, clean, electricity. For about the price of floating offshore wind (i.e. more expensive than solar or onshore wind) it could pair with renewables and fully decarbonise the grid. How would politicians respond? Support from climate-concerned Greens, and opposition from Liberals?

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