So hot right now: the Middle Ages in the climate change debate

Authors

Louise D'Arcens, University of WollongongFollow
Clare Monagle, Monash University

RIS ID

95153

Publication Details

D'Arcens, L. and Monagle, C. "So hot right now: the Middle Ages in the climate change debate." The Conversation .5 November (2014): 1-3.

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The Conversation

Abstract

“Medieval” has become the accusation du jour in Australian domestic politics, used with equal conviction across the spectrum to discredit opponents’ views. One debate where this accusation has taken centre stage is over Australia’s response to human-induced climate change.