Letter

In response to Climate action can feel slow – but the fastest energy leap in history has begun

A great resource for educators and students

The recent article by Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University, and Ray Wills, Professor of Agriculture and Environment at the University of WA, was both timely and uplifting.

In a global media climate dominated by crises, their account of humanity’s clean energy transition as “the fastest in human history” offers rare but essential optimism. The inclusion of extensive hyperlinks is a notable strength of online publishing, enhancing the article’s usefulness for educators seeking to engage an increasingly worried student cohort.

Such resources may also encourage students to view the energy sector not only as a site of urgent transformation, but also as a field of secure employment and opportunity. Newman further highlights key professional pathways in public policy, town planning and transport, all central to achieving a sustainable future. His recent book, Net Zero Cities and Sustainability, is an important contribution — valuable for the senior geography curriculum and, importantly, for the parliamentary library.

— Ray Peck from Hawthorn