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"Emissions from coal and gas could grow by 1.7 billion tonnes by 2050 if their
use is extended another 15 years, under the Coalition’s nuclear power plans, an
analysis from the federal government has found.
The government evaluated data from the 2024 Integrated System Plan by the
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), which provides a road map for
Australia’s energy transition for the national energy market.
If coal and gas were extended to 2040 to pave the way for the coalition’s
nuclear energy plan, the additional CO2-equivalent emissions created would be
almost four times Australia’s current output, the government said.
The output would be the equivalent of keeping all of Australia’s cars on the
road for another 40 years or having the nation’s most polluting plant –
Hazelwood in Victoria – run for 106 years.
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the government was working to lower
energy prices and emissions after a decade of delays.
But the progress was “precarious”, Mr Bowen said, and any future delays would
impede the government’s emission goals.
“The coalition needs to come clean about its plan to reduce emissions and meet
Australia’s energy needs,” he said.
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and the coalition have pledged to build
seven nuclear plants across five states on the sites of coal-fired power
stations if they win government.
An election must be held by May 17, 2025."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
