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Outcry at Australia’s coal plant closures misses the point: change is coming – The Guardian
Trying to heavy owners won’t hold back the renewables tide. It’s time to plan, and the blueprint exists
If ever there is a case where the headline doesnt tell the full story it is the news that Victorias Yallourn power generator one of Australias oldest and dirtiest coal plants will shut earlier than planned.
The basic facts are clear: the owner, EnergyAustralia, had previously said the Latrobe Valley generator would close in 2032, and now it will be gone by 2028.
Despite the seven-year-notice period, much of the initial reaction to the announcement focused on fears of electricity price hikes and…
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