Natural gas has been touted as the wonder solution to many of Australia’s most complex challenges, from climate change to job creation to drought-proofing regional areas.

Governments at the local and federal level have been championing the growth of Australia’s onshore natural gas industry, with the Prime Minister even pledging a ‘gas-led recovery’ out of the pandemic.

But what impact does drilling for gas really have on regional areas and can gas really deliver all the benefits promised?

Business reporter Charlotte Grieve and photographer Jason South travelled 4000 kilometres through rural Queensland talking to locals about the impact of natural gas and you can read the full story here: https://www.theage.com.au/interactive/2022/gaslighting-australia/index.html

Today on Please Explain, Charlotte joins Jess Irvine to discuss the pros and cons of natural gas.