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Gas: a fossil fuel rises from the dead

Gas: a fossil fuel rises from the dead

Update: 2025-09-24
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A generation ago, gas was fighting for its life. Now, it’s an essential part of keeping the lights on. But do we have enough? And will it hamper the net zero transition? 

View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos and videos and additional reporting on the website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

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Gas: a fossil fuel rises from the dead

Gas: a fossil fuel rises from the dead

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