Queensland commits to not closing any coal power plants under net zero plan

Expert questions climate targets after energy minister says all eight coal-fired stations will remain open

Queensland’s energy minister has declared that none of the state’s eight coal-fired power stations will be closed as part of its 10-year energy transition plan, raising doubts about the government’s climate change and energy targets.

Mick de Brenni said later this year he would present a plan to generate 50% of the state’s electricity from renewable energy sources, cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/may/05/queensland-commits-to-not-closing-any-coal-power-plants-under-net-zero-plan

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