Trust Me I'm An Expert: Why February is the real danger month for power blackouts
- Written by Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling
It’s been hot – and it’s going to get hotter. Australia has experienced some record hot days in recent weeks and scientists say Sydney and Melbourne need to prepare for 50℃ days by the end of the century, or sooner.
In today’s episode of Trust Me I’m An Expert, we’re unpacking the research on why some of the most disadvantaged parts of our cities cop the worst of a heatwave.
And Chris Dunstan, an expert on energy policy, explains why February is the month when energy ministers and energy operators really get worried there won’t be enough electricity to go around – and how you can do your bit to curb blackout risk.
Join us as we ask academic experts to explain the issues making news in Australia.
Trust Me, I’m An Expert is out at the start of every month. Find us and subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Further reading
Beyond Coal: Alternatives to extending the life of Liddell power station, by the Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS.
Explainer: power station ‘trips’ are normal, but blackouts are not
Additional music and audio
Kindergarten by Unkle Ho, from Elefant Traks
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Summertime.
YACHT: Summer Song (Instrumental) from Free Music Archive
Broke For Free: Summer Spliffs from Free Music Archive
Unheard Music Concepts: Hot Summer Day from Free Music Archive
Ketsa: Summer from Free Music Archive
RT: Sizzling Up: Australian policeman fries egg on car hood in 46°C weather via YouTube
Lateline: Cities need adapt to deadly heatwaves from ABC News
ABC news report
Seven News, January 8, 2018