At risk: 13% of nation’s exports

Original article by Peter Martin
The Age – Page: 4 : 13-Nov-14

Australian shipments of thermal coal to China have grown from virtually nil a decade ago to account for 13% of the nation’s total exports. However, this could drop dramatically again once a new agreement comes into force that commits China and the US to increased use of renewable energy sources as well as nuclear power. Australian National University expert Frank Jotzo says the new deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions is for a reduction in absolute terms. Meanwhile, Minerals Council of Australia CEO Brendan Pearson promotes "clean coal" technology as the solution

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MINERALS COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

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