Woodside vs the Planet: Marian Wilkinson in conversation

There is little doubt that climate change is impacting the world around us, from the weather to the wildlife and to humanity itself. But are we really making the changes necessary to halt and turn the tide?

To discuss we have an exceptional panel, headlined by renowned journalist and author of The Carbon Club, Marian Wilkinson. Few know the political and climate landscape like she does.

Joining Marian are Federal Member for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps, and one of Australia's leading climate scientists Distinguished Professor Lesley Hughes. The conversation will be moderated by Sydney Morning Herald journalist, Margot Saville.

The world may have committed at Paris to hold back dangerous climate change, but Australia's fossil-fuel giant Woodside has bold new plans to keep producing gas out to 2070. Support from the major parties is locked in, so something has to give.

It is a story of power and influence, pollution and protest. How does one company capture a country? How convincing is Woodside's argument that gas is a necessary transition fuel, as the world decarbonises? And what is the new "energy realism" narrative being pushed by Trump's White House?

• Bookoccino pop-up bar, with drinks to purchase

• Mona Vale Performance Space is located within the grounds of Mona Vale Primary School. Access via Bungan Street.

• Wednesday 17th September, 5.30 for 6pm.

• Tickets $20/$45 including a copy of Quarterly Essay #99: Woodside vs the Planet.