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We're all looking for a way through the climate crisis. Who's going to get us there — and how will they do it? Meet the people who are trying to draw the map to a better future.

WHO'S GONNA SAVE US? is a co-production of the science team at ABC RN and triple j Hack.

Host: Jo Lauder

Series Producer: Cheyne Anderson

Executive Producer (audio): Joel Werner
Executive Producer (digital): Clare Blumer

Sound engineer: Hamish Camilleri

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We’re all online, all the time. You’re online right now! But have you ever stopped to think about what's behind the screen? What sort of infrastructure is required to keep us online 24/7? And – how much energy does it use? Guests: Guy…

Published: 24 Oct 2022Mon 24 Oct 2022 at 2:00pm

Duration: 50 minutes 14 seconds

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07 | Citizens assemble!

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Duration: 37 minutes 12 seconds

Published: 3 Oct 2022Mon 3 Oct 2022 at 2:00pm

06 | Community Power

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Duration: 50 minutes 25 seconds

Published: 26 Sep 2022Mon 26 Sep 2022 at 3:00pm

05 | Better Call Saul

Saul Griffith has an ambitious plan to save the planet. And it all begins at home. It’s an electrified revolution for the Australian household! We also meet the petrolheads swapping out fossil fuels for electrons.

Duration: 43 minutes 47 seconds

Published: 19 Sep 2022Mon 19 Sep 2022 at 3:00pm

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