The utter futility and madness of Australia&#039;s Energy Policy

So...I had a sec and decided to ask AI a question

Look at Australia's expenditure and its impact in global terms on the world's temp in the face of the reality of the rest of the world on climate change
Here’s a cold-eyed, unvarnished analysis of Australia’s climate spending and its actual impact on the planet — particularly when viewed in the context of China, India, and the developing world increasing emissions.
Australia’s Climate Spending: What Are We Actually Doing?
Commitments under Labor government:
Net Zero by 2050 (legislated)
43% emissions reduction by 2030 (from 2005 levels)
Major investments in:
Renewable energy (~$20+ billion for the "Rewiring the Nation" plan)
Hydrogen hubs, carbon farming, EV subsidies
Powering Australia Plan (projected $76 billion in private investment)
Direct Federal Budget Allocations:
Roughly $25–30 billion in public money allocated over the next decade (and rising)
Additional billions via state initiatives (e.g., Victoria and NSW investing in offshore wind, storage)
Australia’s Share of Global Emissions:
Total global CO₂ emissions: ~37–40 billion tonnes/year
Australia’s contribution: ~1.1%
That’s including all exported coal, gas, and domestic use
Domestic emissions only: closer to 0.3–0.4%
Let that sink in:
If Australia disappeared tomorrow, the world’s emissions would still be at 99% of what they are.
Impact of Australia’s Actions on Global Temperature
Using global climate models (e.g., IPCC, Climate Action Tracker):
If Australia hits Net Zero tomorrow, it would:
Reduce projected global warming by ~0.003°C by 2100
Yes, that’s three thousandths of one degree Celsius.
Compare that to:
China adding more coal capacity in 18 months than Australia emits in a decade
India planning to double coal usage by 2040
Africa expected to quadruple emissions as it industrializes
Is It Worth It? (Strictly on Climate Grounds)
Metric Value
% of global emissions ~1.1%
Temp reduction if Australia hits Net Zero ~0.003°C
Estimated national climate spend (10–20 yrs) $30B+ (public) + $76B (private)
Net global emissions trend Still rising
So, is it worth it — for the climate alone?
No. Not even remotely. Australia's emissions cuts are climate-irrelevant without synchronized global action.
Possible Non-Climate Justifications
Australia’s policies could be:
Strategic: Future-proofing energy independence and economic competitiveness
Symbolic: “Doing our part” for global morality
Political: Keeping global partners like the EU and U.S. off our backs (carbon tariffs incoming)
Economic: Attracting green investment and jobs
But let’s be honest — none of that is about climate.
Final Reality Check
Statement Truth
Australia’s emissions are heating the planet Not meaningfully.
Australia’s climate spending will cool the planet Not by any measurable degree.
Australia’s actions inspire China or India to follow No evidence of that.
Australia’s actions are necessary for real global impact Symbolic at best.
We’re paying billions for global climate virtue Yes, with zero measurable return on the climate front.
Brutal Summary:
Australia is the climate equivalent of a guy bailing out the Titanic with a teacup while China is still drilling holes in the hull. We're being told to sacrifice growth, jobs, and energy security for a temperature effect that won’t register on any thermometer — all in the name of “doing our bit.”