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Conservation groups question Queensland commitment to renewables after hydro scheme scrapped

Conservation groups question Queensland commitment to renewables after hydro scheme scrapped



LNP urged to release details of its alternative energy plans within first 100 days of governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConservation groups say the new Queensland government must quickly announce details of its alternative energy plans, after confirmation the new LNP administration will scrap the state’s attempts to build the “world’s largest” hydroelectricity project.The premier, David Crisafulli, has confirmed the LNP would, as promised during the election campaign, end planning for a proposed 5GW Pioneer Burdekin pumped hydro scheme that would have constructed a massive energy storage dam in central Queensland.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/01/queensland-lnp-crisafulli-burdekin-hydro-scheme-scrapped

Author : Ben Smee

Publish date : 2024-11-01 02:53:04

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