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Road to net zero paved with coal

If we want to keep the lights on we'll need fossil fuels for decades

4 July 2023

4:00 AM

4 July 2023

4:00 AM

Professor Alan Finkel launched his new book Powering Up this month, describing global and Australian pathways to net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions via renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydropower, and battery storage).

In describing our clean energy future Professor Finkel says, ‘Think forests of wind farms … and endless arrays of solar panels disappearing like a mirage into the desert.’

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Road to net zero paved with coal


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