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Australia: Greens plan fossil-free future by 2030

2013-06-24 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Brisbane Times: Could NSW be made to operate completely free of fossil-fuelled electricity within 17 years? The Greens think so. The state branch of the party will this week unveil a bold plan to close down every coal- or gas-fired power plant in the state by 2030, while guaranteeing employment for displaced power sector workers. The proposal, to be put before State Parliament on Thursday, would cost $8.2 billion a year, part of which would be funded by removing fuel subsidies for mining and power companies...

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