This is a great thread, about which opinions seem to be mostly polarised. Here's mine:
I recognise and understand that our climate is changing, and not for the better. However, I'm not into either catastrophism or climate change hysteria. Our planet is neither burnt nor burning, and there is no modern extreme climate event that has occurred for the first time. I deplore the massive error the current government is making by insisting that the only way forward for Australia in terms of power generation is 24/7 renewables, and censoring any discussion about a nuclear option including SMRs and micro reactors. It is a fact that Australia is the only top 20 world economy without nuclear power, the only true carbon-emission-free power generation.
Whether common sense or a change in government brings a consideration of the nuclear option, or we go full on with renewables, it is undeniable that we will need firming and backup power supplied by coal and gas for around the next 2 decades. Given that gas is cleaner and more efficient than coal, it's clear that gas, at least, is going to be required for at least the next 20 years.
Bearing all this in mind, I see no invidious problem with retaining Woodside as a sponsor.
