The Stone Age didn’t end because we ran out of stones. It ended when better technology came around. Likewise, coal is an outdated technology that belongs in the olden days.
Burning coal for electricity is the single biggest generator of greenhouse emissions in Victoria.
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But instead of moving with the times, and phasing out this old technology, our leaders are continuing with business-as-usual and propping up these carbon dinosaurs.
We’ll be working to prevent any more coal-fired power stations being built. And we’ll be working transition to a clean, green energy future. You can help us put coal behind us, where it belongs.
Our campaign is picking up steam. First cab off the rank – Hazelwood Power Station. Check out our plan to close Hazelwood power station by 2012, and replace it with cleaner energy.
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New analysis shows that little progress has been made over the past decade in reducing Victoria’s reliance on polluting coal-fired electricity. Get the dirt here and check out our release
Following revelations that the Energy Minister is advocating for a new coal export industry for Victoria, we thought it best to protest on the steps of Parliament. Check out our pics here
Check out our letter to Premier Brumby
WATCH: The HUNGRY BEAST’s review of the Australia Coal Association’s new Advert
The case against further coal allocation
Using freedom of information, we managed to the get this report by Firecone released. It shows that the government’s own consultants advised them against further coal handouts. Near Zero Emissions from Latrobe Valley Brown Coal, Final Report