Amy's Balancing Act

The Hon Chris Bowen MP

"energy made the old way is wonderful, but it also puts lots of stuff into the sky which makes our planet warmer. And thats a problem. So what we're going to do is think of ways to get cleaner energy."

"You cant use all sun and it you cant use all wind. But we need to use both and we need to use clean sources of energy for you, because this is about making sure the planet's clean for you when you grow up."

"So this book is about explaining that and helping people understand that we need the balance: we need to store sun, we need to store wind. So the planet is nice and run on clean green energy, which is what we really need."

Bridget Archer MP

"This book perfectly illustrates, pun not intended, the importance of how the right language and narratives can effectively change peoples minds and create effective change"

"Amongst the many frustrations I feel when it comes to the topic of climate change, is the lack of inclusivity. The them versus us mentality does not progress the conversatio"

"My view is that, as elected representatives, if we want to bring people with us in a new and different direction, its critical to use language that feels inclusive to them."

Prof Brian Schmidt AC

"the National University, which I lead, is the place where we use knowledge to help the nation find its way in the world. One of the ways is to help with what is probably, if you had to pick one issue for humanity, how we can as humanity we all live on Earth together healthily and in peace."

"we really need to find a way for, as Minister Bowen talked about, how we can make energy clean and green. So that it doesnt pollute the atmosphere, but make sure its equitable so that no one is left behind that everyone ends up being better off"

"one of the great things about this is youve done it in a way that is meaningful, that will actually help parents and grandparents have a conversation and think about it. With their children and their grandchildren about what it means. And its not a catastrophe. Its in some sense a great opportunity. But it is an opportunity we need to do."

Alicia Payne MP

"Hes written this fantastic book which I feel is really important, particularly for young kids, to understand, and to see some of the positivity around the transition to renewable energy, and that we need to have an open mind and see some of these things are right in front of us"