The Financial Review reported today that Abbott is planning to axe the Renewable Energy Target (RET). Why is that significant? Well, first you have to understand what the RET is… What is the RET? The RET is a target. It sets out how much of our electricity must come from renewable sources. Currently, Australia is committed to […]
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Why is Abbott undercutting the renewables industry?
We know coal power isn’t sustainable Australia has only enough coal to last us another 43-90 years. Pollution killed 7 million people in 2012. And we know we don’t need it We could already power all of Western Australia with renewable energy (for less than the cost of powering it with fossil fuels). A 50 square […]
Why do Australian governments ignore clean energy & the environment?
While Abbott is steadily slashing clean energy and environmental groups, and opening up our national parks to polluters, the rest of the world is really starting to get on board with clean energy and energy efficiency. And with good reason… It’s cost effective The (quite conservative) International Energy Agency (IEA) says introducing solar and wind […]